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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,748.61, 1,292,711.40 and 329,717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,748.61, 1,292,711.40 and 329,717.12 is: 494,609.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,748.61 : 1,292,711.40 = 329,717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,748.61/1,292,711.40 = 329,717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,748.61x = 1,292,711.40 × 329,717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,748.61x = 426,229,073,335.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,229,073,335.61/861,748.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,609.53

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