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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,625.99, 1,298,457.43 and 297,004.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,625.99, 1,298,457.43 and 297,004.62 is: 445,513.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,625.99 : 1,298,457.43 = 297,004.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,625.99/1,298,457.43 = 297,004.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,625.99x = 1,298,457.43 × 297,004.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,625.99x = 385,647,852,337.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,647,852,337.18/865,625.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,513.26

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