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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,362.60, 1,294,305.49 and 331,265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,362.60, 1,294,305.49 and 331,265.50 is: 496,614.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,362.60 : 1,294,305.49 = 331,265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,362.60/1,294,305.49 = 331,265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,362.60x = 1,294,305.49 × 331,265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,362.60x = 428,758,755,297.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,758,755,297.60/863,362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,614.93

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