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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,993.16, 1,296,568.32 and 358,554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,993.16, 1,296,568.32 and 358,554.60 is: 538,072.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,993.16 : 1,296,568.32 = 358,554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,993.16/1,296,568.32 = 358,554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,993.16x = 1,296,568.32 × 358,554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,993.16x = 464,890,535,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,890,535,350.27/863,993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,072.01

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