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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,848.46, 1,296,021.67 and 264,897.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,848.46, 1,296,021.67 and 264,897.91 is: 397,423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,848.46 : 1,296,021.67 = 264,897.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,848.46/1,296,021.67 = 264,897.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,848.46x = 1,296,021.67 × 264,897.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,848.46x = 343,313,432,655.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,313,432,655.49/863,848.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,423.21

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