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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,131.76, 1,291,988.00 and 381,294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,131.76, 1,291,988.00 and 381,294.03 is: 572,069.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,131.76 : 1,291,988.00 = 381,294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,131.76/1,291,988.00 = 381,294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,131.76x = 1,291,988.00 × 381,294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,131.76x = 492,627,317,029.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,627,317,029.83/861,131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,069.62

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