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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,638.57, 1,293,722.92 and 430,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,638.57, 1,293,722.92 and 430,049.76 is: 644,210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,638.57 : 1,293,722.92 = 430,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,638.57/1,293,722.92 = 430,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,638.57x = 1,293,722.92 × 430,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,638.57x = 556,365,231,252.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,365,231,252.50/863,638.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,210.73

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