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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,263.44, 1,295,147.88 and 442,832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,263.44, 1,295,147.88 and 442,832.40 is: 664,378.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,263.44 : 1,295,147.88 = 442,832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,263.44/1,295,147.88 = 442,832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,263.44x = 1,295,147.88 × 442,832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,263.44x = 573,533,444,055.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,533,444,055.31/863,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,378.24

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