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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,467.56, 1,302,381.48 and 299,703.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,467.56, 1,302,381.48 and 299,703.56 is: 449,444.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,467.56 : 1,302,381.48 = 299,703.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,467.56/1,302,381.48 = 299,703.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,467.56x = 1,302,381.48 × 299,703.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,467.56x = 390,328,366,034.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,328,366,034.07/868,467.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,444.96

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