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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,942.88, 1,301,976.68 and 299,315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,942.88, 1,301,976.68 and 299,315.80 is: 448,995.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,942.88 : 1,301,976.68 = 299,315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,942.88/1,301,976.68 = 299,315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,942.88x = 1,301,976.68 × 299,315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,942.88x = 389,702,191,555.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,702,191,555.54/867,942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,995.21

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