Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,418.26, 1,187,405.96 and 473,250
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 860,418.26, 1,187,405.96 and 473,250 is: 653,100.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
860,418.26 : 1,187,405.96 = 473,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
860,418.26/1,187,405.96 = 473,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
860,418.26x = 1,187,405.96 × 473,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
860,418.26x = 561,939,870,570 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,939,870,570/860,418.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,100.82
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