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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,718.26, 1,292,577.72 and 860,473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,718.26, 1,292,577.72 and 860,473.04 is: 1,290,709.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,718.26 : 1,292,577.72 = 860,473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,718.26/1,292,577.72 = 860,473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,718.26x = 1,292,577.72 × 860,473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,718.26x = 1,112,228,273,701.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,228,273,701.78/861,718.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,709.88

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