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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,252.20, 1,295,763.90 and 331,567.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,252.20, 1,295,763.90 and 331,567.40 is: 497,115.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,252.20 : 1,295,763.90 = 331,567.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,252.20/1,295,763.90 = 331,567.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,252.20x = 1,295,763.90 × 331,567.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,252.20x = 429,633,067,336.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,633,067,336.86/864,252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,115.39

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