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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,437.36, 1,188,794.82 and 474,297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,437.36, 1,188,794.82 and 474,297.80 is: 654,537.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,437.36 : 1,188,794.82 = 474,297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,437.36/1,188,794.82 = 474,297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,437.36x = 1,188,794.82 × 474,297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,437.36x = 563,842,767,777.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,842,767,777.40/861,437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,537.17

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