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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,644.10, 1,302,931.77 and 363,074.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,644.10, 1,302,931.77 and 363,074.50 is: 544,597.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,644.10 : 1,302,931.77 = 363,074.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,644.10/1,302,931.77 = 363,074.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,644.10x = 1,302,931.77 × 363,074.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,644.10x = 473,061,300,926.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,061,300,926.87/868,644.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,597.38

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