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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,483.96, 1,305,785.93 and 364,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,483.96, 1,305,785.93 and 364,535.52 is: 546,828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,483.96 : 1,305,785.93 = 364,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,483.96/1,305,785.93 = 364,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,483.96x = 1,305,785.93 × 364,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,483.96x = 476,005,353,691.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,005,353,691.94/870,483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,828.40

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