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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,411.20, 1,294,502.40 and 330,726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,411.20, 1,294,502.40 and 330,726.40 is: 495,854.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,411.20 : 1,294,502.40 = 330,726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,411.20/1,294,502.40 = 330,726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,411.20x = 1,294,502.40 × 330,726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,411.20x = 428,126,118,543.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,126,118,543.36/863,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,854.26

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