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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,727.52, 1,295,780.84 and 264,733.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,727.52, 1,295,780.84 and 264,733.72 is: 397,158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,727.52 : 1,295,780.84 = 264,733.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,727.52/1,295,780.84 = 264,733.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,727.52x = 1,295,780.84 × 264,733.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,727.52x = 343,036,882,077.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,036,882,077.93/863,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,158.68

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