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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,021.33, 1,291,553.25 and 411,789.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,021.33, 1,291,553.25 and 411,789.66 is: 617,694.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,021.33 : 1,291,553.25 = 411,789.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,021.33/1,291,553.25 = 411,789.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,021.33x = 1,291,553.25 × 411,789.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,021.33x = 531,848,273,689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,848,273,689.40/861,021.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,694.66

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