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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,964.14, 1,292,059.05 and 382,417.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,964.14, 1,292,059.05 and 382,417.77 is: 573,233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,964.14 : 1,292,059.05 = 382,417.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,964.14/1,292,059.05 = 382,417.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,964.14x = 1,292,059.05 × 382,417.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,964.14x = 494,106,340,609.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,106,340,609.32/861,964.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,233.06

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