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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,117.52, 1,186,992.64 and 472,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,117.52, 1,186,992.64 and 472,962.40 is: 652,704.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,117.52 : 1,186,992.64 = 472,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,117.52/1,186,992.64 = 472,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,117.52x = 1,186,992.64 × 472,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,117.52x = 561,402,887,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,402,887,796.74/860,117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,704.86

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