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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,624.74, 1,291,838.60 and 381,590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,624.74, 1,291,838.60 and 381,590.96 is: 572,121.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,624.74 : 1,291,838.60 = 381,590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,624.74/1,291,838.60 = 381,590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,624.74x = 1,291,838.60 × 381,590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,624.74x = 492,953,923,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,953,923,171.91/861,624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,121.37

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