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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,857.06, 1,294,285.59 and 263,818.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,857.06, 1,294,285.59 and 263,818.23 is: 395,727.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,857.06 : 1,294,285.59 = 263,818.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,857.06/1,294,285.59 = 263,818.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,857.06x = 1,294,285.59 × 263,818.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,857.06x = 341,456,133,468.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,456,133,468.31/862,857.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,727.35

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