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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,642.62, 1,295,611.59 and 294,992.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,642.62, 1,295,611.59 and 294,992.50 is: 442,539.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,642.62 : 1,295,611.59 = 294,992.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,642.62/1,295,611.59 = 294,992.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,642.62x = 1,295,611.59 × 294,992.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,642.62x = 382,195,701,963.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,195,701,963.08/863,642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,539.19

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