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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,057.26, 1,302,086.04 and 362,342.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,057.26, 1,302,086.04 and 362,342.37 is: 543,513.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,057.26 : 1,302,086.04 = 362,342.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,057.26/1,302,086.04 = 362,342.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,057.26x = 1,302,086.04 × 362,342.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,057.26x = 471,800,941,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,800,941,677.52/868,057.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,513.62

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