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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,911.08, 1,294,369.50 and 263,869.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,911.08, 1,294,369.50 and 263,869.80 is: 395,805.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,911.08 : 1,294,369.50 = 263,869.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,911.08/1,294,369.50 = 263,869.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,911.08x = 1,294,369.50 × 263,869.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,911.08x = 341,545,021,091.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,545,021,091.10/862,911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,805.58

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