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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,357.60, 1,294,297.99 and 331,260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,357.60, 1,294,297.99 and 331,260.50 is: 496,607.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,357.60 : 1,294,297.99 = 331,260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,357.60/1,294,297.99 = 331,260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,357.60x = 1,294,297.99 × 331,260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,357.60x = 428,749,799,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,749,799,316.40/863,357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,607.43

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