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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,910.60, 1,303,365.90 and 308,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,910.60, 1,303,365.90 and 308,001.80 is: 462,002.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,910.60 : 1,303,365.90 = 308,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,910.60/1,303,365.90 = 308,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,910.60x = 1,303,365.90 × 308,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,910.60x = 401,439,043,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,439,043,258.62/868,910.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,002.70

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