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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,044.22, 1,186,883.85 and 472,875.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,044.22, 1,186,883.85 and 472,875.96 is: 652,581.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,044.22 : 1,186,883.85 = 472,875.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,044.22/1,186,883.85 = 472,875.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,044.22x = 1,186,883.85 × 472,875.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,044.22x = 561,248,839,977.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,248,839,977.25/860,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,581.38

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