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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,837.96, 1,293,421.02 and 329,948.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,837.96, 1,293,421.02 and 329,948.68 is: 494,603.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,837.96 : 1,293,421.02 = 329,948.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,837.96/1,293,421.02 = 329,948.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,837.96x = 1,293,421.02 × 329,948.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,837.96x = 426,762,558,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,762,558,233.25/862,837.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,603.36

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