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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,004.51, 1,291,693.61 and 261,950.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,004.51, 1,291,693.61 and 261,950.11 is: 392,982.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,004.51 : 1,291,693.61 = 261,950.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,004.51/1,291,693.61 = 261,950.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,004.51x = 1,291,693.61 × 261,950.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,004.51x = 338,359,280,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,359,280,651.44/861,004.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,982.01

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