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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,496.97, 1,291,446.72 and 381,469.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,496.97, 1,291,446.72 and 381,469.10 is: 571,849.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,496.97 : 1,291,446.72 = 381,469.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,496.97/1,291,446.72 = 381,469.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,496.97x = 1,291,446.72 × 381,469.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,496.97x = 492,647,011,519.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,647,011,519.12/861,496.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,849.97

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