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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,462.80, 1,294,805.40 and 389,904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,462.80, 1,294,805.40 and 389,904.40 is: 584,681.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,462.80 : 1,294,805.40 = 389,904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,462.80/1,294,805.40 = 389,904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,462.80x = 1,294,805.40 × 389,904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,462.80x = 504,850,322,603.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,850,322,603.76/863,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,681.03

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