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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,551.18, 1,302,668.22 and 362,976.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,551.18, 1,302,668.22 and 362,976.90 is: 544,399.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,551.18 : 1,302,668.22 = 362,976.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,551.18/1,302,668.22 = 362,976.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,551.18x = 1,302,668.22 × 362,976.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,551.18x = 472,838,472,224.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,838,472,224.12/868,551.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,399.09

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