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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,447.40, 1,294,004.70 and 578,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,447.40, 1,294,004.70 and 578,327.40 is: 866,709.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,447.40 : 1,294,004.70 = 578,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,447.40/1,294,004.70 = 578,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,447.40x = 1,294,004.70 × 578,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,447.40x = 748,358,373,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,358,373,738.78/863,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,709.86

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