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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,153.39, 1,187,042.12 and 472,998.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,153.39, 1,187,042.12 and 472,998.35 is: 652,754.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,153.39 : 1,187,042.12 = 472,998.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,153.39/1,187,042.12 = 472,998.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,153.39x = 1,187,042.12 × 472,998.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,153.39x = 561,468,955,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,468,955,840.30/860,153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,754.46

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