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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,453.89, 1,187,676.68 and 573,973.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,453.89, 1,187,676.68 and 573,973.29 is: 792,250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,453.89 : 1,187,676.68 = 573,973.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,453.89/1,187,676.68 = 573,973.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,453.89x = 1,187,676.68 × 573,973.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,453.89x = 681,694,688,606.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,694,688,606.01/860,453.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,250.11

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