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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,033.94, 1,302,041.18 and 306,937.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,033.94, 1,302,041.18 and 306,937.22 is: 460,402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,033.94 : 1,302,041.18 = 306,937.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,033.94/1,302,041.18 = 306,937.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,033.94x = 1,302,041.18 × 306,937.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,033.94x = 399,644,894,371.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,644,894,371.86/868,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,402.39

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