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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,240.52, 1,186,790.94 and 497,597.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,240.52, 1,186,790.94 and 497,597.04 is: 686,486.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,240.52 : 1,186,790.94 = 497,597.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,240.52/1,186,790.94 = 497,597.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,240.52x = 1,186,790.94 × 497,597.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,240.52x = 590,543,658,842.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,543,658,842.82/860,240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,486.68

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