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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,508.65, 1,294,363.29 and 357,072.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,508.65, 1,294,363.29 and 357,072.25 is: 535,856.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,508.65 : 1,294,363.29 = 357,072.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,508.65/1,294,363.29 = 357,072.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,508.65x = 1,294,363.29 × 357,072.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,508.65x = 462,181,204,020.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,181,204,020.53/862,508.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,856.89

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