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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,999.76, 1,187,782.12 and 555,174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,999.76, 1,187,782.12 and 555,174.38 is: 765,884.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,999.76 : 1,187,782.12 = 555,174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,999.76/1,187,782.12 = 555,174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,999.76x = 1,187,782.12 × 555,174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,999.76x = 659,426,205,709.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,426,205,709.51/860,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,884.31

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