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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,585.59, 1,303,052.53 and 299,987.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,585.59, 1,303,052.53 and 299,987.54 is: 450,041.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,585.59 : 1,303,052.53 = 299,987.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,585.59/1,303,052.53 = 299,987.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,585.59x = 1,303,052.53 × 299,987.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,585.59x = 390,899,527,984.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,899,527,984.47/868,585.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,041.46

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