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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,716.72, 1,293,165.51 and 300,751.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,716.72, 1,293,165.51 and 300,751.22 is: 451,332.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,716.72 : 1,293,165.51 = 300,751.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,716.72/1,293,165.51 = 300,751.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,716.72x = 1,293,165.51 × 300,751.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,716.72x = 388,921,104,794.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,921,104,794.42/861,716.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,332.90

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