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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,897.42, 1,189,394.06 and 469,421.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,897.42, 1,189,394.06 and 469,421.46 is: 647,788.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,897.42 : 1,189,394.06 = 469,421.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,897.42/1,189,394.06 = 469,421.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,897.42x = 1,189,394.06 × 469,421.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,897.42x = 558,327,093,813.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,327,093,813.42/861,897.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,788.33

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