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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,332.16, 1,186,941.12 and 520,676.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,332.16, 1,186,941.12 and 520,676.48 is: 718,341.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,332.16 : 1,186,941.12 = 520,676.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,332.16/1,186,941.12 = 520,676.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,332.16x = 1,186,941.12 × 520,676.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,332.16x = 618,012,324,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,012,324,328.86/860,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,341.53

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