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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,771.41, 1,292,797.25 and 254,621.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,771.41, 1,292,797.25 and 254,621.33 is: 381,973.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,771.41 : 1,292,797.25 = 254,621.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,771.41/1,292,797.25 = 254,621.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,771.41x = 1,292,797.25 × 254,621.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,771.41x = 329,173,755,215.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,173,755,215.34/861,771.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,973.40

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