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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,592.30, 1,292,528.72 and 254,442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,592.30, 1,292,528.72 and 254,442.02 is: 381,704.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,592.30 : 1,292,528.72 = 254,442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,592.30/1,292,528.72 = 254,442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,592.30x = 1,292,528.72 × 254,442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,592.30x = 328,873,618,424.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,873,618,424.81/861,592.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,704.45

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