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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,462.16, 1,295,195.67 and 302,365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,462.16, 1,295,195.67 and 302,365.44 is: 453,549.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,462.16 : 1,295,195.67 = 302,365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,462.16/1,295,195.67 = 302,365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,462.16x = 1,295,195.67 × 302,365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,462.16x = 391,622,408,645.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,622,408,645.65/863,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,549.01

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