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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,438.80, 1,304,158.20 and 363,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,438.80, 1,304,158.20 and 363,912.40 is: 545,868.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,438.80 : 1,304,158.20 = 363,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,438.80/1,304,158.20 = 363,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,438.80x = 1,304,158.20 × 363,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,438.80x = 474,599,340,541.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,599,340,541.68/869,438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,868.60

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