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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,552.18, 1,302,669.72 and 362,977.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,552.18, 1,302,669.72 and 362,977.90 is: 544,400.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,552.18 : 1,302,669.72 = 362,977.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,552.18/1,302,669.72 = 362,977.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,552.18x = 1,302,669.72 × 362,977.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,552.18x = 472,840,319,359.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,840,319,359.19/868,552.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,400.59

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