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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,399.92, 1,292,135.51 and 254,188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,399.92, 1,292,135.51 and 254,188.24 is: 381,292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,399.92 : 1,292,135.51 = 254,188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,399.92/1,292,135.51 = 254,188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,399.92x = 1,292,135.51 × 254,188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,399.92x = 328,445,646,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,445,646,627.12/861,399.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,292.87

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