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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,309.09, 1,291,964.04 and 387,440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,309.09, 1,291,964.04 and 387,440.82 is: 581,161.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,309.09 : 1,291,964.04 = 387,440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,309.09/1,291,964.04 = 387,440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,309.09x = 1,291,964.04 × 387,440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,309.09x = 500,559,607,068.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,559,607,068.11/861,309.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,161.41

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