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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,817.14, 1,191,425 and 634,302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,817.14, 1,191,425 and 634,302.38 is: 874,865.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,817.14 : 1,191,425 = 634,302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,817.14/1,191,425 = 634,302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,817.14x = 1,191,425 × 634,302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,817.14x = 755,723,713,091.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,723,713,091.50/863,817.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,865.38

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