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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,546.47, 1,292,688.75 and 356,474.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,546.47, 1,292,688.75 and 356,474.61 is: 534,864.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,546.47 : 1,292,688.75 = 356,474.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,546.47/1,292,688.75 = 356,474.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,546.47x = 1,292,688.75 × 356,474.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,546.47x = 460,810,718,007.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,810,718,007.64/861,546.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,864.61

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