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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,375.08, 1,293,565.02 and 301,409.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,375.08, 1,293,565.02 and 301,409.64 is: 452,115.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,375.08 : 1,293,565.02 = 301,409.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,375.08/1,293,565.02 = 301,409.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,375.08x = 1,293,565.02 × 301,409.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,375.08x = 389,892,966,994.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,892,966,994.79/862,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,115.30

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