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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,175.60, 1,294,456.20 and 390,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,175.60, 1,294,456.20 and 390,087.60 is: 584,992.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,175.60 : 1,294,456.20 = 390,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,175.60/1,294,456.20 = 390,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,175.60x = 1,294,456.20 × 390,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,175.60x = 504,951,312,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,951,312,363.12/863,175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,992.57

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