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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,480.85, 1,302,817.52 and 299,797.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,480.85, 1,302,817.52 and 299,797.52 is: 449,729.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,480.85 : 1,302,817.52 = 299,797.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,480.85/1,302,817.52 = 299,797.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,480.85x = 1,302,817.52 × 299,797.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,480.85x = 390,581,453,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,581,453,495.48/868,480.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,729.50

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