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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,226.10, 1,301,302.35 and 362,786.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,226.10, 1,301,302.35 and 362,786.10 is: 543,745.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,226.10 : 1,301,302.35 = 362,786.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,226.10/1,301,302.35 = 362,786.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,226.10x = 1,301,302.35 × 362,786.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,226.10x = 472,094,404,477.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,094,404,477.34/868,226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,745.93

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