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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,439.40, 1,292,353.53 and 285,061.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,439.40, 1,292,353.53 and 285,061.22 is: 427,656.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,439.40 : 1,292,353.53 = 285,061.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,439.40/1,292,353.53 = 285,061.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,439.40x = 1,292,353.53 × 285,061.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,439.40x = 368,399,867,471.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,399,867,471.34/861,439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,656.16

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