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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,783.20, 1,294,174.80 and 301,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,783.20, 1,294,174.80 and 301,759.20 is: 452,638.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,783.20 : 1,294,174.80 = 301,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,783.20/1,294,174.80 = 301,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,783.20x = 1,294,174.80 × 301,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,783.20x = 390,529,152,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,529,152,308.16/862,783.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,638.80

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