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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,832.18, 1,293,338.76 and 300,866.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,832.18, 1,293,338.76 and 300,866.68 is: 451,506.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,832.18 : 1,293,338.76 = 300,866.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,832.18/1,293,338.76 = 300,866.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,832.18x = 1,293,338.76 × 300,866.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,832.18x = 389,122,538,836.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,122,538,836.52/861,832.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,506.16

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