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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,006.46, 1,186,779.02 and 554,095.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,006.46, 1,186,779.02 and 554,095.74 is: 764,632.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,006.46 : 1,186,779.02 = 554,095.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,006.46/1,186,779.02 = 554,095.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,006.46x = 1,186,779.02 × 554,095.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,006.46x = 657,589,199,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,589,199,303.38/860,006.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,632.86

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