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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,994.66, 1,296,570.57 and 358,556.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,994.66, 1,296,570.57 and 358,556.10 is: 538,074.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,994.66 : 1,296,570.57 = 358,556.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,994.66/1,296,570.57 = 358,556.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,994.66x = 1,296,570.57 × 358,556.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,994.66x = 464,893,286,953.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,893,286,953.98/863,994.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,074.26

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