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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,388.62, 1,188,695.32 and 474,200.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,388.62, 1,188,695.32 and 474,200.89 is: 654,385.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,388.62 : 1,188,695.32 = 474,200.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,388.62/1,188,695.32 = 474,200.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,388.62x = 1,188,695.32 × 474,200.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,388.62x = 563,680,378,983.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,680,378,983.20/861,388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,385.68

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