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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,323.68, 1,293,170.16 and 329,581.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,323.68, 1,293,170.16 and 329,581.28 is: 494,251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,323.68 : 1,293,170.16 = 329,581.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,323.68/1,293,170.16 = 329,581.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,323.68x = 1,293,170.16 × 329,581.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,323.68x = 426,204,676,590.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,204,676,590.61/862,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,251.39

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