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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,318.60, 1,293,477.90 and 329,565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,318.60, 1,293,477.90 and 329,565.40 is: 494,348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,318.60 : 1,293,477.90 = 329,565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,318.60/1,293,477.90 = 329,565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,318.60x = 1,293,477.90 × 329,565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,318.60x = 426,285,561,504.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,285,561,504.66/862,318.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,348.10

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