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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,901.20, 1,294,121.40 and 263,861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,901.20, 1,294,121.40 and 263,861.20 is: 395,721.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,901.20 : 1,294,121.40 = 263,861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,901.20/1,294,121.40 = 263,861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,901.20x = 1,294,121.40 × 263,861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,901.20x = 341,468,425,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,468,425,549.68/862,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,721.35

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