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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,643.53, 1,303,139.54 and 300,045.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,643.53, 1,303,139.54 and 300,045.40 is: 450,128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,643.53 : 1,303,139.54 = 300,045.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,643.53/1,303,139.54 = 300,045.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,643.53x = 1,303,139.54 × 300,045.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,643.53x = 391,001,022,027.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,001,022,027.38/868,643.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,128.29

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