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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,480.06, 1,295,820.99 and 359,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,480.06, 1,295,820.99 and 359,316 is: 538,600.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,480.06 : 1,295,820.99 = 359,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,480.06/1,295,820.99 = 359,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,480.06x = 1,295,820.99 × 359,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,480.06x = 465,609,214,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,609,214,842.84/864,480.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,600.29

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