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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,186.92, 1,187,088.36 and 473,031.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,186.92, 1,187,088.36 and 473,031.82 is: 652,800.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,186.92 : 1,187,088.36 = 473,031.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,186.92/1,187,088.36 = 473,031.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,186.92x = 1,187,088.36 × 473,031.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,186.92x = 561,530,567,431.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,530,567,431.62/860,186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,800.63

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