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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,874.30, 1,292,807.92 and 262,833.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,874.30, 1,292,807.92 and 262,833.70 is: 394,249.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,874.30 : 1,292,807.92 = 262,833.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,874.30/1,292,807.92 = 262,833.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,874.30x = 1,292,807.92 × 262,833.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,874.30x = 339,793,489,002.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,793,489,002.90/861,874.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,249.47

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