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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,985.40, 1,303,478.10 and 370,284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,985.40, 1,303,478.10 and 370,284.60 is: 555,426.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,985.40 : 1,303,478.10 = 370,284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,985.40/1,303,478.10 = 370,284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,985.40x = 1,303,478.10 × 370,284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,985.40x = 482,657,866,867.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,657,866,867.26/868,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,426.90

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