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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,622.29, 1,291,834.94 and 381,588.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,622.29, 1,291,834.94 and 381,588.51 is: 572,117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,622.29 : 1,291,834.94 = 381,588.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,622.29/1,291,834.94 = 381,588.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,622.29x = 1,291,834.94 × 381,588.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,622.29x = 492,949,372,856.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,949,372,856.98/861,622.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,117.71

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