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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,761.96, 1,187,834.02 and 478,780.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,761.96, 1,187,834.02 and 478,780.52 is: 660,707.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,761.96 : 1,187,834.02 = 478,780.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,761.96/1,187,834.02 = 478,780.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,761.96x = 1,187,834.02 × 478,780.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,761.96x = 568,711,789,769.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,711,789,769.29/860,761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,707.39

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