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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,056.60, 1,189,310.94 and 522,400.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,056.60, 1,189,310.94 and 522,400.92 is: 720,715.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,056.60 : 1,189,310.94 = 522,400.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,056.60/1,189,310.94 = 522,400.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,056.60x = 1,189,310.94 × 522,400.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,056.60x = 621,297,129,222.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,297,129,222.07/862,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,715.01

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