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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,335.60, 1,295,003.40 and 527,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,335.60, 1,295,003.40 and 527,412.40 is: 791,118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,335.60 : 1,295,003.40 = 527,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,335.60/1,295,003.40 = 527,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,335.60x = 1,295,003.40 × 527,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,335.60x = 683,000,851,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,000,851,202.16/863,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,118.60

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