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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,918.60, 1,302,341.10 and 363,478.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,918.60, 1,302,341.10 and 363,478.60 is: 544,784.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,918.60 : 1,302,341.10 = 363,478.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,918.60/1,302,341.10 = 363,478.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,918.60x = 1,302,341.10 × 363,478.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,918.60x = 473,373,119,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,373,119,750.46/868,918.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,784.19

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