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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,061.33, 1,293,199.34 and 293,398.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,061.33, 1,293,199.34 and 293,398.73 is: 440,134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,061.33 : 1,293,199.34 = 293,398.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,061.33/1,293,199.34 = 293,398.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,061.33x = 1,293,199.34 × 293,398.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,061.33x = 379,423,036,059.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,423,036,059.85/862,061.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,134.62

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