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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,277.60, 1,292,206.17 and 381,438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,277.60, 1,292,206.17 and 381,438.86 is: 572,286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,277.60 : 1,292,206.17 = 381,438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,277.60/1,292,206.17 = 381,438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,277.60x = 1,292,206.17 × 381,438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,277.60x = 492,897,648,369.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,897,648,369.77/861,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,286.62

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