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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,936.86, 1,294,988.49 and 301,976.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,936.86, 1,294,988.49 and 301,976.22 is: 453,168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,936.86 : 1,294,988.49 = 301,976.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,936.86/1,294,988.49 = 301,976.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,936.86x = 1,294,988.49 × 301,976.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,936.86x = 391,055,729,153.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,055,729,153.71/862,936.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,168.42

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