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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,607.36, 1,187,631.62 and 473,414.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,607.36, 1,187,631.62 and 473,414.46 is: 653,308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,607.36 : 1,187,631.62 = 473,414.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,607.36/1,187,631.62 = 473,414.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,607.36x = 1,187,631.62 × 473,414.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,607.36x = 562,241,982,061.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,241,982,061.23/860,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,308.36

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