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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,726.61, 1,294,042.83 and 263,687.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,726.61, 1,294,042.83 and 263,687.57 is: 395,516.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,726.61 : 1,294,042.83 = 263,687.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,726.61/1,294,042.83 = 263,687.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,726.61x = 1,294,042.83 × 263,687.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,726.61x = 341,223,002,848.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,223,002,848.41/862,726.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,516.96

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