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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,725.52, 1,293,178.86 and 300,760.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,725.52, 1,293,178.86 and 300,760.02 is: 451,346.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,725.52 : 1,293,178.86 = 300,760.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,725.52/1,293,178.86 = 300,760.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,725.52x = 1,293,178.86 × 300,760.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,725.52x = 388,936,499,797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,936,499,797.18/861,725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,346.15

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