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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,057.68, 1,186,806.57 and 472,852.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,057.68, 1,186,806.57 and 472,852.16 is: 652,495.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,057.68 : 1,186,806.57 = 472,852.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,057.68/1,186,806.57 = 472,852.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,057.68x = 1,186,806.57 × 472,852.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,057.68x = 561,184,050,126.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,184,050,126.69/860,057.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,495.83

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