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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,344.90, 1,295,114.55 and 264,301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,344.90, 1,295,114.55 and 264,301.30 is: 396,481.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,344.90 : 1,295,114.55 = 264,301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,344.90/1,295,114.55 = 264,301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,344.90x = 1,295,114.55 × 264,301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,344.90x = 342,300,459,213.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,300,459,213.92/863,344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,481.71

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