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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,646.47, 1,295,189.02 and 287,114.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,646.47, 1,295,189.02 and 287,114.99 is: 430,579.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,646.47 : 1,295,189.02 = 287,114.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,646.47/1,295,189.02 = 287,114.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,646.47x = 1,295,189.02 × 287,114.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,646.47x = 371,868,182,525.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,868,182,525.41/863,646.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,579.17

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