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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,549.47, 1,292,693.25 and 356,477.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,549.47, 1,292,693.25 and 356,477.61 is: 534,869.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,549.47 : 1,292,693.25 = 356,477.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,549.47/1,292,693.25 = 356,477.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,549.47x = 1,292,693.25 × 356,477.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,549.47x = 460,816,200,223.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,816,200,223.13/861,549.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,869.12

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