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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,337.59, 1,188,624.84 and 474,149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,337.59, 1,188,624.84 and 474,149.51 is: 654,314.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,337.59 : 1,188,624.84 = 474,149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,337.59/1,188,624.84 = 474,149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,337.59x = 1,188,624.84 × 474,149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,337.59x = 563,585,879,516.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,585,879,516.70/861,337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,314.74

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