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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,307.59, 1,291,961.79 and 387,439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,307.59, 1,291,961.79 and 387,439.32 is: 581,159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,307.59 : 1,291,961.79 = 387,439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,307.59/1,291,961.79 = 387,439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,307.59x = 1,291,961.79 × 387,439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,307.59x = 500,556,797,383.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,556,797,383.58/861,307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,159.16

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