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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,357.86, 1,295,969.91 and 365,071.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,357.86, 1,295,969.91 and 365,071.78 is: 548,002.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,357.86 : 1,295,969.91 = 365,071.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,357.86/1,295,969.91 = 365,071.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,357.86x = 1,295,969.91 × 365,071.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,357.86x = 473,122,041,870.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,122,041,870.14/863,357.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,002.24

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