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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,713.22, 1,293,160.26 and 300,747.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,713.22, 1,293,160.26 and 300,747.72 is: 451,327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,713.22 : 1,293,160.26 = 300,747.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,713.22/1,293,160.26 = 300,747.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,713.22x = 1,293,160.26 × 300,747.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,713.22x = 388,914,999,789.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,914,999,789.61/861,713.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,327.65

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