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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,854.94, 1,291,035.18 and 399,583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,854.94, 1,291,035.18 and 399,583.59 is: 598,565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,854.94 : 1,291,035.18 = 399,583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,854.94/1,291,035.18 = 399,583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,854.94x = 1,291,035.18 × 399,583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,854.94x = 515,876,472,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,876,472,040.70/861,854.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,565.31

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