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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,872.48, 1,302,016.57 and 362,152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,872.48, 1,302,016.57 and 362,152.14 is: 543,314.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,872.48 : 1,302,016.57 = 362,152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,872.48/1,302,016.57 = 362,152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,872.48x = 1,302,016.57 × 362,152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,872.48x = 471,528,087,140.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,528,087,140.96/867,872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,314.94

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