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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,247.10, 1,301,333.85 and 362,807.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,247.10, 1,301,333.85 and 362,807.10 is: 543,777.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,247.10 : 1,301,333.85 = 362,807.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,247.10/1,301,333.85 = 362,807.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,247.10x = 1,301,333.85 × 362,807.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,247.10x = 472,133,160,250.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,133,160,250.34/868,247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,777.41

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