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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,395.56, 1,287,897.66 and 556,386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,395.56, 1,287,897.66 and 556,386.36 is: 832,836.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,395.56 : 1,287,897.66 = 556,386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,395.56/1,287,897.66 = 556,386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,395.56x = 1,287,897.66 × 556,386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,395.56x = 716,568,691,099.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,568,691,099.92/860,395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,836.34

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