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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,826.93, 1,293,330.89 and 300,861.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,826.93, 1,293,330.89 and 300,861.43 is: 451,498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,826.93 : 1,293,330.89 = 300,861.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,826.93/1,293,330.89 = 300,861.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,826.93x = 1,293,330.89 × 300,861.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,826.93x = 389,113,381,028.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,113,381,028.57/861,826.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,498.29

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