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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,186.57, 1,291,783.34 and 348,861.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,186.57, 1,291,783.34 and 348,861.40 is: 523,293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,186.57 : 1,291,783.34 = 348,861.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,186.57/1,291,783.34 = 348,861.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,186.57x = 1,291,783.34 × 348,861.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,186.57x = 450,653,345,667.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,653,345,667.73/861,186.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,293.51

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