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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,166.40, 1,289,083.20 and 575,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,166.40, 1,289,083.20 and 575,046.40 is: 861,789.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,166.40 : 1,289,083.20 = 575,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,166.40/1,289,083.20 = 575,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,166.40x = 1,289,083.20 × 575,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,166.40x = 741,282,653,460.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,282,653,460.48/860,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,789.83

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