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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,050.38, 1,186,697.07 and 520,541.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,050.38, 1,186,697.07 and 520,541.58 is: 718,243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,050.38 : 1,186,697.07 = 520,541.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,050.38/1,186,697.07 = 520,541.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,050.38x = 1,186,697.07 × 520,541.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,050.38x = 617,725,167,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,725,167,799.17/860,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,243.00

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