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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,569.34, 1,294,050.84 and 263,615.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,569.34, 1,294,050.84 and 263,615.65 is: 395,483.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,569.34 : 1,294,050.84 = 263,615.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,569.34/1,294,050.84 = 263,615.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,569.34x = 1,294,050.84 × 263,615.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,569.34x = 341,132,053,319.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,132,053,319.65/862,569.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,483.63

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