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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,246.10, 1,301,332.35 and 362,806.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,246.10, 1,301,332.35 and 362,806.10 is: 543,775.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,246.10 : 1,301,332.35 = 362,806.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,246.10/1,301,332.35 = 362,806.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,246.10x = 1,301,332.35 × 362,806.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,246.10x = 472,131,314,707.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,131,314,707.34/868,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,775.91

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