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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,975.60, 1,187,651.57 and 538,125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,975.60, 1,187,651.57 and 538,125.39 is: 742,303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,975.60 : 1,187,651.57 = 538,125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,975.60/1,187,651.57 = 538,125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,975.60x = 1,187,651.57 × 538,125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,975.60x = 639,105,461,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,105,461,599.74/860,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,303.81

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