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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,788.22, 1,297,251.45 and 303,948.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,788.22, 1,297,251.45 and 303,948.54 is: 455,947.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,788.22 : 1,297,251.45 = 303,948.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,788.22/1,297,251.45 = 303,948.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,788.22x = 1,297,251.45 × 303,948.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,788.22x = 394,297,684,240.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,297,684,240.38/864,788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,947.10

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