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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,839.32, 1,293,005.64 and 293,345.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,839.32, 1,293,005.64 and 293,345.68 is: 440,102.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,839.32 : 1,293,005.64 = 293,345.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,839.32/1,293,005.64 = 293,345.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,839.32x = 1,293,005.64 × 293,345.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,839.32x = 379,297,618,709.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,297,618,709.64/861,839.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,102.48

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