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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,106.48, 1,186,977.40 and 472,951.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,106.48, 1,186,977.40 and 472,951.38 is: 652,689.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,106.48 : 1,186,977.40 = 472,951.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,106.48/1,186,977.40 = 472,951.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,106.48x = 1,186,977.40 × 472,951.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,106.48x = 561,382,599,358.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,382,599,358.81/860,106.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,689.65

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