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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,822.36, 1,295,178.50 and 358,731.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,822.36, 1,295,178.50 and 358,731.74 is: 537,867.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,822.36 : 1,295,178.50 = 358,731.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,822.36/1,295,178.50 = 358,731.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,822.36x = 1,295,178.50 × 358,731.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,822.36x = 464,621,636,915.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,621,636,915.59/863,822.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,867.11

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