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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,962.57, 1,296,522.32 and 358,524.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,962.57, 1,296,522.32 and 358,524.03 is: 538,026.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,962.57 : 1,296,522.32 = 358,524.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,962.57/1,296,522.32 = 358,524.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,962.57x = 1,296,522.32 × 358,524.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,962.57x = 464,834,407,151.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,834,407,151.35/863,962.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,026.09

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