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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,043.22, 1,186,882.47 and 472,874.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,043.22, 1,186,882.47 and 472,874.96 is: 652,580.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,043.22 : 1,186,882.47 = 472,874.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,043.22/1,186,882.47 = 472,874.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,043.22x = 1,186,882.47 × 472,874.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,043.22x = 561,247,003,493.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,247,003,493.16/860,043.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,580.00

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