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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,278.27, 1,291,048.92 and 541,658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,278.27, 1,291,048.92 and 541,658.52 is: 811,941.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,278.27 : 1,291,048.92 = 541,658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,278.27/1,291,048.92 = 541,658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,278.27x = 1,291,048.92 × 541,658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,278.27x = 699,307,647,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,307,647,254.80/861,278.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,941.59

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