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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,284.05, 1,293,979.64 and 578,295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,284.05, 1,293,979.64 and 578,295.30 is: 867,814.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,284.05 : 1,293,979.64 = 578,295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,284.05/1,293,979.64 = 578,295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,284.05x = 1,293,979.64 × 578,295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,284.05x = 748,302,341,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,302,341,216.22/862,284.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,814.20

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