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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,053.76, 1,302,080.79 and 362,338.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,053.76, 1,302,080.79 and 362,338.87 is: 543,508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,053.76 : 1,302,080.79 = 362,338.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,053.76/1,302,080.79 = 362,338.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,053.76x = 1,302,080.79 × 362,338.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,053.76x = 471,794,482,097.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,794,482,097.31/868,053.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,508.37

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