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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,505.04, 1,294,007 and 356,972.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,505.04, 1,294,007 and 356,972.56 is: 535,562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,505.04 : 1,294,007 = 356,972.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,505.04/1,294,007 = 356,972.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,505.04x = 1,294,007 × 356,972.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,505.04x = 461,924,991,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,924,991,447.92/862,505.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,562.08

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