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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,593.30, 1,292,530.22 and 254,443.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,593.30, 1,292,530.22 and 254,443.02 is: 381,705.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,593.30 : 1,292,530.22 = 254,443.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,593.30/1,292,530.22 = 254,443.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,593.30x = 1,292,530.22 × 254,443.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,593.30x = 328,875,292,618.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,875,292,618.06/861,593.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,705.95

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