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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,038.76, 1,294,511.54 and 263,999.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,038.76, 1,294,511.54 and 263,999.98 is: 395,985.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,038.76 : 1,294,511.54 = 263,999.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,038.76/1,294,511.54 = 263,999.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,038.76x = 1,294,511.54 × 263,999.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,038.76x = 341,751,020,669.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,751,020,669.77/863,038.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,985.72

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