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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,804.80, 1,293,113.70 and 329,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,804.80, 1,293,113.70 and 329,614.20 is: 494,003.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,804.80 : 1,293,113.70 = 329,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,804.80/1,293,113.70 = 329,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,804.80x = 1,293,113.70 × 329,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,804.80x = 426,228,637,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,228,637,734.54/862,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,003.55

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