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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,795.68, 1,294,053.30 and 407,386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,795.68, 1,294,053.30 and 407,386.08 is: 611,012.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,795.68 : 1,294,053.30 = 407,386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,795.68/1,294,053.30 = 407,386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,795.68x = 1,294,053.30 × 407,386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,795.68x = 527,179,301,198.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,179,301,198.06/862,795.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,012.91

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