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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,524, 1,311,962.34 and 369,085.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,524, 1,311,962.34 and 369,085.50 is: 553,702.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,524 : 1,311,962.34 = 369,085.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,524/1,311,962.34 = 369,085.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,524x = 1,311,962.34 × 369,085.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,524x = 484,226,276,240.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,226,276,240.07/874,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,702.67

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