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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,410.52, 1,188,757.89 and 474,271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,410.52, 1,188,757.89 and 474,271.02 is: 654,500.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,410.52 : 1,188,757.89 = 474,271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,410.52/1,188,757.89 = 474,271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,410.52x = 1,188,757.89 × 474,271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,410.52x = 563,793,417,023.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,793,417,023.35/861,410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,500.27

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