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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,033.65, 1,186,859.61 and 472,865.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,033.65, 1,186,859.61 and 472,865.85 is: 652,562.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,033.65 : 1,186,859.61 = 472,865.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,033.65/1,186,859.61 = 472,865.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,033.65x = 1,186,859.61 × 472,865.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,033.65x = 561,225,379,643.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,225,379,643.25/860,033.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,562.12

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