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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,719.36, 1,294,079.04 and 263,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,719.36, 1,294,079.04 and 263,682.24 is: 395,523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,719.36 : 1,294,079.04 = 263,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,719.36/1,294,079.04 = 263,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,719.36x = 1,294,079.04 × 263,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,719.36x = 341,225,660,004.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,225,660,004.25/862,719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,523.36

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