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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,835.70, 1,291,203.73 and 328,410.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,835.70, 1,291,203.73 and 328,410.55 is: 492,596.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,835.70 : 1,291,203.73 = 328,410.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,835.70/1,291,203.73 = 328,410.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,835.70x = 1,291,203.73 × 328,410.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,835.70x = 424,044,927,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,044,927,131.35/860,835.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,596.82

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