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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,571.68, 1,292,357.52 and 387,703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,571.68, 1,292,357.52 and 387,703.44 is: 581,555.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,571.68 : 1,292,357.52 = 387,703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,571.68/1,292,357.52 = 387,703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,571.68x = 1,292,357.52 × 387,703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,571.68x = 501,051,456,213.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,051,456,213.87/861,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,555.16

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