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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,944.52, 1,294,476.72 and 263,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,944.52, 1,294,476.72 and 263,859.60 is: 395,807.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,944.52 : 1,294,476.72 = 263,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,944.52/1,294,476.72 = 263,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,944.52x = 1,294,476.72 × 263,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,944.52x = 341,560,109,548.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,560,109,548.51/862,944.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,807.73

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