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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,440.96, 1,292,449.18 and 381,603.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,440.96, 1,292,449.18 and 381,603.58 is: 572,532.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,440.96 : 1,292,449.18 = 381,603.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,440.96/1,292,449.18 = 381,603.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,440.96x = 1,292,449.18 × 381,603.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,440.96x = 493,203,234,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,203,234,056.06/861,440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,532.83

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