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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,439.77, 1,295,315.50 and 390,347.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,439.77, 1,295,315.50 and 390,347.93 is: 585,592.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,439.77 : 1,295,315.50 = 390,347.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,439.77/1,295,315.50 = 390,347.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,439.77x = 1,295,315.50 × 390,347.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,439.77x = 505,623,722,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,623,722,170.18/863,439.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,592.35

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