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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,042.93, 1,294,517.79 and 264,004.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,042.93, 1,294,517.79 and 264,004.15 is: 395,991.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,042.93 : 1,294,517.79 = 264,004.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,042.93/1,294,517.79 = 264,004.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,042.93x = 1,294,517.79 × 264,004.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,042.93x = 341,758,062,336.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,758,062,336.24/863,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,991.96

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