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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,177.36, 1,293,265.86 and 263,141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,177.36, 1,293,265.86 and 263,141.56 is: 394,712.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,177.36 : 1,293,265.86 = 263,141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,177.36/1,293,265.86 = 263,141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,177.36x = 1,293,265.86 × 263,141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,177.36x = 340,311,995,895.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,311,995,895.14/862,177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,712.29

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