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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,256.11, 1,294,527.90 and 294,683.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,256.11, 1,294,527.90 and 294,683.06 is: 441,902.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,256.11 : 1,294,527.90 = 294,683.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,256.11/1,294,527.90 = 294,683.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,256.11x = 1,294,527.90 × 294,683.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,256.11x = 381,475,446,339.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,475,446,339.96/863,256.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,902.98

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