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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,003.40, 1,302,005.10 and 369,302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,003.40, 1,302,005.10 and 369,302.60 is: 553,953.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,003.40 : 1,302,005.10 = 369,302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,003.40/1,302,005.10 = 369,302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,003.40x = 1,302,005.10 × 369,302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,003.40x = 480,833,868,643.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,833,868,643.26/868,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,953.90

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