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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,046.93, 1,294,523.79 and 264,008.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,046.93, 1,294,523.79 and 264,008.16 is: 395,997.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,046.93 : 1,294,523.79 = 264,008.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,046.93/1,294,523.79 = 264,008.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,046.93x = 1,294,523.79 × 264,008.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,046.93x = 341,764,843,874.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,764,843,874.13/863,046.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,997.98

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