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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,130.60, 1,294,695.90 and 302,221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,130.60, 1,294,695.90 and 302,221.80 is: 453,332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,130.60 : 1,294,695.90 = 302,221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,130.60/1,294,695.90 = 302,221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,130.60x = 1,294,695.90 × 302,221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,130.60x = 391,285,325,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,285,325,350.62/863,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,332.70

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