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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,999.80, 1,295,999.70 and 302,961.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,999.80, 1,295,999.70 and 302,961.40 is: 454,442.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,999.80 : 1,295,999.70 = 302,961.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,999.80/1,295,999.70 = 302,961.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,999.80x = 1,295,999.70 × 302,961.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,999.80x = 392,637,883,511.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,637,883,511.58/863,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,442.10

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