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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,959.92, 1,309,759.72 and 367,648.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,959.92, 1,309,759.72 and 367,648.08 is: 551,606.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,959.92 : 1,309,759.72 = 367,648.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,959.92/1,309,759.72 = 367,648.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,959.92x = 1,309,759.72 × 367,648.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,959.92x = 481,530,646,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,530,646,319.34/872,959.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,606.82

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