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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,998.40, 1,301,997.60 and 307,089.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,998.40, 1,301,997.60 and 307,089.60 is: 460,634.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,998.40 : 1,301,997.60 = 307,089.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,998.40/1,301,997.60 = 307,089.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,998.40x = 1,301,997.60 × 307,089.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,998.40x = 399,829,922,184.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,829,922,184.96/867,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,634.40

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