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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,732.82, 1,293,189.81 and 300,767.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,732.82, 1,293,189.81 and 300,767.32 is: 451,357.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,732.82 : 1,293,189.81 = 300,767.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,732.82/1,293,189.81 = 300,767.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,732.82x = 1,293,189.81 × 300,767.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,732.82x = 388,949,233,405.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,949,233,405.01/861,732.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,357.11

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