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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859,989.51, 1,186,786.28 and 472,811.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859,989.51, 1,186,786.28 and 472,811.51 is: 652,480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859,989.51 : 1,186,786.28 = 472,811.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859,989.51/1,186,786.28 = 472,811.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859,989.51x = 1,186,786.28 × 472,811.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859,989.51x = 561,126,213,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,126,213,094.08/859,989.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,480.30

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