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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,054.12, 1,291,582.26 and 411,669.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,054.12, 1,291,582.26 and 411,669.36 is: 617,504.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,054.12 : 1,291,582.26 = 411,669.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,054.12/1,291,582.26 = 411,669.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,054.12x = 1,291,582.26 × 411,669.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,054.12x = 531,704,842,361.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,704,842,361.55/861,054.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,504.56

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