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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,281.77, 1,295,040.84 and 294,510.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,281.77, 1,295,040.84 and 294,510.17 is: 441,805.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,281.77 : 1,295,040.84 = 294,510.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,281.77/1,295,040.84 = 294,510.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,281.77x = 1,295,040.84 × 294,510.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,281.77x = 381,402,697,945.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,402,697,945.34/863,281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,805.57

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