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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,427.82, 1,188,781.71 and 474,288.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,427.82, 1,188,781.71 and 474,288.30 is: 654,524.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,427.82 : 1,188,781.71 = 474,288.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,427.82/1,188,781.71 = 474,288.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,427.82x = 1,188,781.71 × 474,288.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,427.82x = 563,825,256,306.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,825,256,306.99/861,427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,524.09

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