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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,209.69, 1,302,315.06 and 362,495.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,209.69, 1,302,315.06 and 362,495.10 is: 543,742.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,209.69 : 1,302,315.06 = 362,495.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,209.69/1,302,315.06 = 362,495.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,209.69x = 1,302,315.06 × 362,495.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,209.69x = 472,082,826,823.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,082,826,823.72/868,209.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,742.87

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