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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,086.12, 1,291,630.26 and 411,701.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,086.12, 1,291,630.26 and 411,701.36 is: 617,552.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,086.12 : 1,291,630.26 = 411,701.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,086.12/1,291,630.26 = 411,701.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,086.12x = 1,291,630.26 × 411,701.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,086.12x = 531,765,934,659.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,765,934,659.15/861,086.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,552.56

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