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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,710.86, 1,188,031.08 and 574,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,710.86, 1,188,031.08 and 574,230.24 is: 792,604.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,710.86 : 1,188,031.08 = 574,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,710.86/1,188,031.08 = 574,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,710.86x = 1,188,031.08 × 574,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,710.86x = 682,203,372,195.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,203,372,195.86/860,710.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,604.58

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