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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,887.88, 1,294,370.70 and 330,270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,887.88, 1,294,370.70 and 330,270.76 is: 495,421.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,887.88 : 1,294,370.70 = 330,270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,887.88/1,294,370.70 = 330,270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,887.88x = 1,294,370.70 × 330,270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,887.88x = 427,492,794,810.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,492,794,810.73/862,887.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,421.02

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