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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,665.52, 1,189,088.43 and 474,472.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,665.52, 1,189,088.43 and 474,472.89 is: 654,767.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,665.52 : 1,189,088.43 = 474,472.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,665.52/1,189,088.43 = 474,472.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,665.52x = 1,189,088.43 × 474,472.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,665.52x = 564,190,223,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,190,223,847.66/861,665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,767.09

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