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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,546.56, 1,302,993.77 and 299,948.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,546.56, 1,302,993.77 and 299,948.43 is: 449,982.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,546.56 : 1,302,993.77 = 299,948.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,546.56/1,302,993.77 = 299,948.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,546.56x = 1,302,993.77 × 299,948.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,546.56x = 390,830,935,611.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,830,935,611.28/868,546.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,982.71

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