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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,623.38, 1,187,702.34 and 478,641.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,623.38, 1,187,702.34 and 478,641.96 is: 660,549.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,623.38 : 1,187,702.34 = 478,641.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,623.38/1,187,702.34 = 478,641.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,623.38x = 1,187,702.34 × 478,641.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,623.38x = 568,484,175,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,484,175,914.19/860,623.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,549.31

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