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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,045.60, 1,295,679.60 and 331,389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,045.60, 1,295,679.60 and 331,389.60 is: 496,935.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,045.60 : 1,295,679.60 = 331,389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,045.60/1,295,679.60 = 331,389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,045.60x = 1,295,679.60 × 331,389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,045.60x = 429,374,744,372.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,374,744,372.16/864,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,935.28

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