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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,045.54, 1,295,005.57 and 575,054.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,045.54, 1,295,005.57 and 575,054.02 is: 862,872.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,045.54 : 1,295,005.57 = 575,054.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,045.54/1,295,005.57 = 575,054.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,045.54x = 1,295,005.57 × 575,054.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,045.54x = 744,698,158,950.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,698,158,950.89/863,045.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,872.38

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