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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,366.10, 1,294,310.73 and 331,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,366.10, 1,294,310.73 and 331,269 is: 496,620.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,366.10 : 1,294,310.73 = 331,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,366.10/1,294,310.73 = 331,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,366.10x = 1,294,310.73 × 331,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,366.10x = 428,765,021,216.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,765,021,216.37/863,366.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,620.17

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