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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,412.64, 1,294,324.08 and 583,027.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,412.64, 1,294,324.08 and 583,027.36 is: 874,004.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,412.64 : 1,294,324.08 = 583,027.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,412.64/1,294,324.08 = 583,027.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,412.64x = 1,294,324.08 × 583,027.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,412.64x = 754,626,351,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,626,351,346.83/863,412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,004.29

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