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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,387.48, 1,292,879.66 and 435,222.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,387.48, 1,292,879.66 and 435,222.83 is: 653,237.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,387.48 : 1,292,879.66 = 435,222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,387.48/1,292,879.66 = 435,222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,387.48x = 1,292,879.66 × 435,222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,387.48x = 562,690,742,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,690,742,298.52/861,387.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,237.66

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