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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,207.54, 1,291,998 and 262,153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,207.54, 1,291,998 and 262,153.04 is: 393,286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,207.54 : 1,291,998 = 262,153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,207.54/1,291,998 = 262,153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,207.54x = 1,291,998 × 262,153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,207.54x = 338,701,196,913.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,701,196,913.93/861,207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,286.38

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