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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,305.59, 1,291,958.79 and 387,437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,305.59, 1,291,958.79 and 387,437.32 is: 581,156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,305.59 : 1,291,958.79 = 387,437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,305.59/1,291,958.79 = 387,437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,305.59x = 1,291,958.79 × 387,437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,305.59x = 500,553,051,148.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,553,051,148.04/861,305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,156.16

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