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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,628.65, 1,294,175.91 and 263,573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,628.65, 1,294,175.91 and 263,573.44 is: 395,431.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,628.65 : 1,294,175.91 = 263,573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,628.65/1,294,175.91 = 263,573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,628.65x = 1,294,175.91 × 263,573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,628.65x = 341,110,396,563.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,110,396,563.83/862,628.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,431.33

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