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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,224, 1,187,109.12 and 483,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,224, 1,187,109.12 and 483,392 is: 667,080.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,224 : 1,187,109.12 = 483,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,224/1,187,109.12 = 483,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,224x = 1,187,109.12 × 483,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,224x = 573,839,051,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,839,051,735.04/860,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,080.96

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