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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,339.68, 1,293,194.16 and 329,597.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,339.68, 1,293,194.16 and 329,597.28 is: 494,275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,339.68 : 1,293,194.16 = 329,597.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,339.68/1,293,194.16 = 329,597.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,339.68x = 1,293,194.16 × 329,597.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,339.68x = 426,233,277,647.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,233,277,647.89/862,339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,275.39

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