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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,353.10, 1,294,291.24 and 331,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,353.10, 1,294,291.24 and 331,256 is: 496,600.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,353.10 : 1,294,291.24 = 331,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,353.10/1,294,291.24 = 331,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,353.10x = 1,294,291.24 × 331,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,353.10x = 428,741,738,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,741,738,997.44/863,353.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,600.68

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