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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,642.92, 1,303,138.20 and 300,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,642.92, 1,303,138.20 and 300,044.76 is: 450,127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,642.92 : 1,303,138.20 = 300,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,642.92/1,303,138.20 = 300,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,642.92x = 1,303,138.20 × 300,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,642.92x = 390,999,788,465.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,999,788,465.83/868,642.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,127.18

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