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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,208.54, 1,291,999.50 and 262,154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,208.54, 1,291,999.50 and 262,154.04 is: 393,287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,208.54 : 1,291,999.50 = 262,154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,208.54/1,291,999.50 = 262,154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,208.54x = 1,291,999.50 × 262,154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,208.54x = 338,702,888,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,702,888,602.98/861,208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,287.89

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