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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,774.96, 1,297,963.08 and 360,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,774.96, 1,297,963.08 and 360,716.32 is: 540,783.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,774.96 : 1,297,963.08 = 360,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,774.96/1,297,963.08 = 360,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,774.96x = 1,297,963.08 × 360,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,774.96x = 468,196,465,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,196,465,713.47/865,774.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,783.10

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