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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,837.20, 1,293,346.28 and 300,871.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,837.20, 1,293,346.28 and 300,871.68 is: 451,513.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,837.20 : 1,293,346.28 = 300,871.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,837.20/1,293,346.28 = 300,871.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,837.20x = 1,293,346.28 × 300,871.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,837.20x = 389,131,268,085.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,131,268,085.35/861,837.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,513.66

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