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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,199.40, 1,289,132.70 and 575,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,199.40, 1,289,132.70 and 575,079.40 is: 861,839.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,199.40 : 1,289,132.70 = 575,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,199.40/1,289,132.70 = 575,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,199.40x = 1,289,132.70 × 575,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,199.40x = 741,353,659,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,353,659,636.38/860,199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,839.31

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