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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,061.95, 1,293,200.28 and 293,399.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,061.95, 1,293,200.28 and 293,399.35 is: 440,135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,061.95 : 1,293,200.28 = 293,399.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,061.95/1,293,200.28 = 293,399.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,061.95x = 1,293,200.28 × 293,399.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,061.95x = 379,424,121,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,424,121,571.82/862,061.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,135.56

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