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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,942.80, 1,294,414.20 and 485,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,942.80, 1,294,414.20 and 485,029.20 is: 727,543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,942.80 : 1,294,414.20 = 485,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,942.80/1,294,414.20 = 485,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,942.80x = 1,294,414.20 × 485,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,942.80x = 627,828,683,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,828,683,894.64/862,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,543.80

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