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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,645.22, 1,295,187.15 and 287,113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,645.22, 1,295,187.15 and 287,113.74 is: 430,577.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,645.22 : 1,295,187.15 = 287,113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,645.22/1,295,187.15 = 287,113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,645.22x = 1,295,187.15 × 287,113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,645.22x = 371,866,026,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,866,026,636.44/863,645.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,577.30

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