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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,462.96, 1,293,944.04 and 356,930.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,462.96, 1,293,944.04 and 356,930.62 is: 535,499.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,462.96 : 1,293,944.04 = 356,930.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,462.96/1,293,944.04 = 356,930.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,462.96x = 1,293,944.04 × 356,930.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,462.96x = 461,848,248,442.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,848,248,442.51/862,462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,499.23

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