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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,050.41, 1,302,075.75 and 362,335.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,050.41, 1,302,075.75 and 362,335.51 is: 543,503.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,050.41 : 1,302,075.75 = 362,335.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,050.41/1,302,075.75 = 362,335.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,050.41x = 1,302,075.75 × 362,335.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,050.41x = 471,788,284,260.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,788,284,260.93/868,050.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,503.33

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