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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,295.99, 1,187,238.96 and 473,141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,295.99, 1,187,238.96 and 473,141.35 is: 652,951.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,295.99 : 1,187,238.96 = 473,141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,295.99/1,187,238.96 = 473,141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,295.99x = 1,187,238.96 × 473,141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,295.99x = 561,731,841,338.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,731,841,338.90/860,295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,951.83

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