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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,788, 1,291,389.36 and 269,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,788, 1,291,389.36 and 269,812 is: 404,783.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,788 : 1,291,389.36 = 269,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,788/1,291,389.36 = 269,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,788x = 1,291,389.36 × 269,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,788x = 348,432,346,000.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,432,346,000.32/860,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,783.00

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