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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,113.29, 1,290,187.70 and 312,986.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,113.29, 1,290,187.70 and 312,986.94 is: 469,486.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,113.29 : 1,290,187.70 = 312,986.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,113.29/1,290,187.70 = 312,986.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,113.29x = 1,290,187.70 × 312,986.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,113.29x = 403,811,900,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,811,900,248.64/860,113.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,486.88

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