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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,273.60, 1,294,910.40 and 531,036.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,273.60, 1,294,910.40 and 531,036.80 is: 796,555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,273.60 : 1,294,910.40 = 531,036.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,273.60/1,294,910.40 = 531,036.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,273.60x = 1,294,910.40 × 531,036.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,273.60x = 687,645,075,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,645,075,102.72/863,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,555.20

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