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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,922.36, 1,294,966.74 and 301,961.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,922.36, 1,294,966.74 and 301,961.72 is: 453,146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,922.36 : 1,294,966.74 = 301,961.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,922.36/1,294,966.74 = 301,961.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,922.36x = 1,294,966.74 × 301,961.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,922.36x = 391,030,384,153.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,030,384,153.19/862,922.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,146.66

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