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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,861.56, 1,294,292.34 and 263,822.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,861.56, 1,294,292.34 and 263,822.76 is: 395,734.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,861.56 : 1,294,292.34 = 263,822.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,861.56/1,294,292.34 = 263,822.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,861.56x = 1,294,292.34 × 263,822.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,861.56x = 341,463,777,385.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,463,777,385.66/862,861.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,734.14

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