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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,990.40, 1,303,485.60 and 370,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,990.40, 1,303,485.60 and 370,289.60 is: 555,434.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,990.40 : 1,303,485.60 = 370,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,990.40/1,303,485.60 = 370,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,990.40x = 1,303,485.60 × 370,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,990.40x = 482,667,161,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,667,161,429.76/868,990.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,434.40

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