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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,993.79, 1,296,569.26 and 358,555.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,993.79, 1,296,569.26 and 358,555.23 is: 538,072.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,993.79 : 1,296,569.26 = 358,555.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,993.79/1,296,569.26 = 358,555.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,993.79x = 1,296,569.26 × 358,555.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,993.79x = 464,891,681,851.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,891,681,851.00/863,993.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,072.95

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