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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,468.60, 1,296,314.10 and 331,812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,468.60, 1,296,314.10 and 331,812.60 is: 497,569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,468.60 : 1,296,314.10 = 331,812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,468.60/1,296,314.10 = 331,812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,468.60x = 1,296,314.10 × 331,812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,468.60x = 430,133,351,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,133,351,937.66/864,468.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,569.67

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