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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,826.68, 1,295,751.54 and 302,877.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,826.68, 1,295,751.54 and 302,877.56 is: 454,320.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,826.68 : 1,295,751.54 = 302,877.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,826.68/1,295,751.54 = 302,877.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,826.68x = 1,295,751.54 × 302,877.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,826.68x = 392,454,064,801.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,454,064,801.44/863,826.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,320.38

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