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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,359.40, 1,291,087.60 and 355,641.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,359.40, 1,291,087.60 and 355,641.56 is: 533,069.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,359.40 : 1,291,087.60 = 355,641.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,359.40/1,291,087.60 = 355,641.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,359.40x = 1,291,087.60 × 355,641.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,359.40x = 459,164,408,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,164,408,160.66/861,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,069.48

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