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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,834.74, 1,292,703.48 and 381,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,834.74, 1,292,703.48 and 381,924.32 is: 572,864.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,834.74 : 1,292,703.48 = 381,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,834.74/1,292,703.48 = 381,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,834.74x = 1,292,703.48 × 381,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,834.74x = 493,714,891,097.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,714,891,097.12/861,834.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,864.93

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