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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,055.58, 1,302,083.52 and 362,340.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,055.58, 1,302,083.52 and 362,340.69 is: 543,511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,055.58 : 1,302,083.52 = 362,340.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,055.58/1,302,083.52 = 362,340.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,055.58x = 1,302,083.52 × 362,340.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,055.58x = 471,797,841,074.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,797,841,074.43/868,055.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,511.10

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