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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,933.90, 1,294,984.01 and 301,973.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,933.90, 1,294,984.01 and 301,973.26 is: 453,163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,933.90 : 1,294,984.01 = 301,973.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,933.90/1,294,984.01 = 301,973.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,933.90x = 1,294,984.01 × 301,973.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,933.90x = 391,050,543,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,050,543,147.57/862,933.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,163.96

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