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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,995.60, 1,291,243.80 and 487,581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,995.60, 1,291,243.80 and 487,581.20 is: 730,382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,995.60 : 1,291,243.80 = 487,581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,995.60/1,291,243.80 = 487,581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,995.60x = 1,291,243.80 × 487,581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,995.60x = 629,586,201,496.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,586,201,496.56/861,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,382.15

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