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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,967.72, 1,292,952.30 and 270,991.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,967.72, 1,292,952.30 and 270,991.72 is: 406,487.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,967.72 : 1,292,952.30 = 270,991.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,967.72/1,292,952.30 = 270,991.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,967.72x = 1,292,952.30 × 270,991.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,967.72x = 350,379,367,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,379,367,654.96/861,967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,487.81

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