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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,899.99, 1,302,057.81 and 362,179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,899.99, 1,302,057.81 and 362,179.64 is: 543,356.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,899.99 : 1,302,057.81 = 362,179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,899.99/1,302,057.81 = 362,179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,899.99x = 1,302,057.81 × 362,179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,899.99x = 471,578,822,374.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,578,822,374.70/867,899.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,356.18

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