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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,770.38, 1,294,158.92 and 263,729.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,770.38, 1,294,158.92 and 263,729.21 is: 395,594.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,770.38 : 1,294,158.92 = 263,729.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,770.38/1,294,158.92 = 263,729.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,770.38x = 1,294,158.92 × 263,729.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,770.38x = 341,307,511,502.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,307,511,502.81/862,770.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,594.84

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