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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,293.99, 1,187,236.19 and 473,139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,293.99, 1,187,236.19 and 473,139.34 is: 652,949.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,293.99 : 1,187,236.19 = 473,139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,293.99/1,187,236.19 = 473,139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,293.99x = 1,187,236.19 × 473,139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,293.99x = 561,728,147,360.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,728,147,360.72/860,293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,949.05

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