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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,660.37, 1,189,052.94 and 493,873.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,660.37, 1,189,052.94 and 493,873.85 is: 681,523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,660.37 : 1,189,052.94 = 493,873.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,660.37/1,189,052.94 = 493,873.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,660.37x = 1,189,052.94 × 493,873.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,660.37x = 587,242,158,156.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,242,158,156.28/861,660.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,523.92

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