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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,314.74, 1,291,479.81 and 262,098.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,314.74, 1,291,479.81 and 262,098.70 is: 392,998.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,314.74 : 1,291,479.81 = 262,098.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,314.74/1,291,479.81 = 262,098.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,314.74x = 1,291,479.81 × 262,098.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,314.74x = 338,495,179,277.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,495,179,277.25/861,314.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,998.24

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