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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,188.31, 1,305,345.29 and 364,240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,188.31, 1,305,345.29 and 364,240.17 is: 546,386.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,188.31 : 1,305,345.29 = 364,240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,188.31/1,305,345.29 = 364,240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,188.31x = 1,305,345.29 × 364,240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,188.31x = 475,459,188,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,459,188,517.10/870,188.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,386.55

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