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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,161.82, 1,311,382.86 and 368,797.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,161.82, 1,311,382.86 and 368,797.24 is: 553,254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,161.82 : 1,311,382.86 = 368,797.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,161.82/1,311,382.86 = 368,797.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,161.82x = 1,311,382.86 × 368,797.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,161.82x = 483,634,379,351.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,634,379,351.31/874,161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,254.98

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