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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,990.40, 1,295,985.60 and 302,822.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,990.40, 1,295,985.60 and 302,822.40 is: 454,233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,990.40 : 1,295,985.60 = 302,822.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,990.40/1,295,985.60 = 302,822.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,990.40x = 1,295,985.60 × 302,822.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,990.40x = 392,453,469,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,453,469,757.44/863,990.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,233.60

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