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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,068.95, 1,290,903.58 and 300,497.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,068.95, 1,290,903.58 and 300,497.11 is: 450,501.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,068.95 : 1,290,903.58 = 300,497.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,068.95/1,290,903.58 = 300,497.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,068.95x = 1,290,903.58 × 300,497.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,068.95x = 387,912,795,078.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,912,795,078.65/861,068.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,501.43

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