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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,149.15, 1,187,186.43 and 545,617.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,149.15, 1,187,186.43 and 545,617.55 is: 753,066.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,149.15 : 1,187,186.43 = 545,617.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,149.15/1,187,186.43 = 545,617.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,149.15x = 1,187,186.43 × 545,617.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,149.15x = 647,749,742,665.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,749,742,665.83/860,149.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,066.77

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