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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,522.56, 1,293,783.84 and 301,717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,522.56, 1,293,783.84 and 301,717.44 is: 452,576.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,522.56 : 1,293,783.84 = 301,717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,522.56/1,293,783.84 = 301,717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,522.56x = 1,293,783.84 × 301,717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,522.56x = 390,357,148,118.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,357,148,118.17/862,522.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,576.16

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