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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,646.77, 1,305,978.26 and 263,439.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,646.77, 1,305,978.26 and 263,439.86 is: 395,162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,646.77 : 1,305,978.26 = 263,439.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,646.77/1,305,978.26 = 263,439.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,646.77x = 1,305,978.26 × 263,439.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,646.77x = 344,046,722,130.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,046,722,130.35/870,646.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,162.23

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