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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,977.67, 1,301,335.61 and 362,683.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,977.67, 1,301,335.61 and 362,683.27 is: 543,761.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,977.67 : 1,301,335.61 = 362,683.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,977.67/1,301,335.61 = 362,683.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,977.67x = 1,301,335.61 × 362,683.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,977.67x = 471,972,647,895.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,972,647,895.57/867,977.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,761.28

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