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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,514.13, 1,292,463.93 and 262,522.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,514.13, 1,292,463.93 and 262,522.16 is: 393,841.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,514.13 : 1,292,463.93 = 262,522.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,514.13/1,292,463.93 = 262,522.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,514.13x = 1,292,463.93 × 262,522.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,514.13x = 339,300,422,625.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,300,422,625.69/861,514.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,841.97

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