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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,928.84, 1,309,713.10 and 367,617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,928.84, 1,309,713.10 and 367,617.02 is: 551,560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,928.84 : 1,309,713.10 = 367,617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,928.84/1,309,713.10 = 367,617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,928.84x = 1,309,713.10 × 367,617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,928.84x = 481,472,824,521.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,472,824,521.72/872,928.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,560.22

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