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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,026.08, 1,291,526.16 and 387,376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,026.08, 1,291,526.16 and 387,376.96 is: 581,059.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,026.08 : 1,291,526.16 = 387,376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,026.08/1,291,526.16 = 387,376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,026.08x = 1,291,526.16 × 387,376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,026.08x = 500,307,477,621.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,307,477,621.27/861,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,059.61

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