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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,862.08, 1,294,296 and 263,820.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,862.08, 1,294,296 and 263,820.96 is: 395,732.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,862.08 : 1,294,296 = 263,820.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,862.08/1,294,296 = 263,820.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,862.08x = 1,294,296 × 263,820.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,862.08x = 341,462,413,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,462,413,244.16/862,862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,732.32

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