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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,259.44, 1,290,305.72 and 261,225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,259.44, 1,290,305.72 and 261,225.78 is: 391,813.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,259.44 : 1,290,305.72 = 261,225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,259.44/1,290,305.72 = 261,225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,259.44x = 1,290,305.72 × 261,225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,259.44x = 337,061,118,145.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,061,118,145.46/860,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,813.33

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