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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,716.71, 1,293,165.51 and 300,751.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,716.71, 1,293,165.51 and 300,751.21 is: 451,332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,716.71 : 1,293,165.51 = 300,751.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,716.71/1,293,165.51 = 300,751.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,716.71x = 1,293,165.51 × 300,751.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,716.71x = 388,921,091,862.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,921,091,862.77/861,716.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,332.89

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