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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,933.86, 1,294,983.99 and 301,973.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,933.86, 1,294,983.99 and 301,973.22 is: 453,163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,933.86 : 1,294,983.99 = 301,973.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,933.86/1,294,983.99 = 301,973.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,933.86x = 1,294,983.99 × 301,973.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,933.86x = 391,050,485,308.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,050,485,308.75/862,933.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,163.91

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