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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,374.52, 1,294,323.16 and 331,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,374.52, 1,294,323.16 and 331,277.40 is: 496,632.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,374.52 : 1,294,323.16 = 331,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,374.52/1,294,323.16 = 331,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,374.52x = 1,294,323.16 × 331,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,374.52x = 428,780,011,204.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,780,011,204.58/863,374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,632.69

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