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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,945.92, 1,295,001.96 and 301,985.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,945.92, 1,295,001.96 and 301,985.28 is: 453,181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,945.92 : 1,295,001.96 = 301,985.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,945.92/1,295,001.96 = 301,985.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,945.92x = 1,295,001.96 × 301,985.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,945.92x = 391,071,529,491.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,071,529,491.15/862,945.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,181.97

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