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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,910.08, 1,294,083.41 and 286,378.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,910.08, 1,294,083.41 and 286,378.49 is: 429,474.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,910.08 : 1,294,083.41 = 286,378.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,910.08/1,294,083.41 = 286,378.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,910.08x = 1,294,083.41 × 286,378.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,910.08x = 370,597,654,693.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,597,654,693.17/862,910.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,474.25

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