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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,044.28, 1,188,461.52 and 603,573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,044.28, 1,188,461.52 and 603,573.52 is: 832,119.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,044.28 : 1,188,461.52 = 603,573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,044.28/1,188,461.52 = 603,573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,044.28x = 1,188,461.52 × 603,573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,044.28x = 717,323,903,010.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,323,903,010.95/862,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,119.56

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