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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,040.26, 1,188,456.02 and 603,569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,040.26, 1,188,456.02 and 603,569.52 is: 832,114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,040.26 : 1,188,456.02 = 603,569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,040.26/1,188,456.02 = 603,569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,040.26x = 1,188,456.02 × 603,569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,040.26x = 717,315,829,532.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,315,829,532.51/862,040.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,114.07

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