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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,548.80, 1,293,861.60 and 293,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,548.80, 1,293,861.60 and 293,921.60 is: 440,895.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,548.80 : 1,293,861.60 = 293,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,548.80/1,293,861.60 = 293,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,548.80x = 1,293,861.60 × 293,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,548.80x = 380,293,871,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,293,871,650.56/862,548.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,895.49

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