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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,623.94, 1,294,175.96 and 376,348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,623.94, 1,294,175.96 and 376,348.63 is: 564,627.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,623.94 : 1,294,175.96 = 376,348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,623.94/1,294,175.96 = 376,348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,623.94x = 1,294,175.96 × 376,348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,623.94x = 487,061,355,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,061,355,543.95/862,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,627.68

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