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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,123.82, 1,290,341.30 and 354,403.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,123.82, 1,290,341.30 and 354,403.47 is: 531,669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,123.82 : 1,290,341.30 = 354,403.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,123.82/1,290,341.30 = 354,403.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,123.82x = 1,290,341.30 × 354,403.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,123.82x = 457,301,432,432.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,301,432,432.29/860,123.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,669.30

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