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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,920.98, 1,294,568.33 and 330,442.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,920.98, 1,294,568.33 and 330,442.04 is: 495,734.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,920.98 : 1,294,568.33 = 330,442.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,920.98/1,294,568.33 = 330,442.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,920.98x = 1,294,568.33 × 330,442.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,920.98x = 427,779,794,186.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,779,794,186.86/862,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,734.61

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