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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,024.06, 1,290,698.73 and 411,628.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,024.06, 1,290,698.73 and 411,628.50 is: 617,042.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,024.06 : 1,290,698.73 = 411,628.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,024.06/1,290,698.73 = 411,628.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,024.06x = 1,290,698.73 × 411,628.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,024.06x = 531,288,382,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,288,382,181.81/861,024.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,042.43

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