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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,292.66, 1,187,234.36 and 473,138.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,292.66, 1,187,234.36 and 473,138.01 is: 652,947.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,292.66 : 1,187,234.36 = 473,138.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,292.66/1,187,234.36 = 473,138.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,292.66x = 1,187,234.36 × 473,138.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,292.66x = 561,725,702,494.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,725,702,494.02/860,292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,947.22

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