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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,903.40, 1,290,894.30 and 361,703.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,903.40, 1,290,894.30 and 361,703.40 is: 542,361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,903.40 : 1,290,894.30 = 361,703.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,903.40/1,290,894.30 = 361,703.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,903.40x = 1,290,894.30 × 361,703.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,903.40x = 466,920,857,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,920,857,350.62/860,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,361.50

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