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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,005.30, 1,303,507.95 and 307,966.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,005.30, 1,303,507.95 and 307,966.90 is: 461,950.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,005.30 : 1,303,507.95 = 307,966.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,005.30/1,303,507.95 = 307,966.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,005.30x = 1,303,507.95 × 307,966.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,005.30x = 401,437,302,486.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,437,302,486.86/869,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,950.35

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