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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,895.09, 1,302,050.50 and 362,174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,895.09, 1,302,050.50 and 362,174.76 is: 543,348.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,895.09 : 1,302,050.50 = 362,174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,895.09/1,302,050.50 = 362,174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,895.09x = 1,302,050.50 × 362,174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,895.09x = 471,569,826,439.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,569,826,439.94/867,895.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,348.88

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