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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,519.13, 1,295,281.13 and 331,203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,519.13, 1,295,281.13 and 331,203.33 is: 496,805.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,519.13 : 1,295,281.13 = 331,203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,519.13/1,295,281.13 = 331,203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,519.13x = 1,295,281.13 × 331,203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,519.13x = 429,001,421,886.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,001,421,886.15/863,519.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,805.93

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