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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,526.96, 1,302,345.95 and 362,949.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,526.96, 1,302,345.95 and 362,949.80 is: 544,238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,526.96 : 1,302,345.95 = 362,949.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,526.96/1,302,345.95 = 362,949.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,526.96x = 1,302,345.95 × 362,949.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,526.96x = 472,686,193,756.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,686,193,756.83/868,526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,238.95

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