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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,062.34, 1,188,430.50 and 570,161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,062.34, 1,188,430.50 and 570,161.10 is: 786,931.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,062.34 : 1,188,430.50 = 570,161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,062.34/1,188,430.50 = 570,161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,062.34x = 1,188,430.50 × 570,161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,062.34x = 677,596,841,153.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,596,841,153.55/861,062.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,931.22

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