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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,900.75, 1,189,411.70 and 474,708.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,900.75, 1,189,411.70 and 474,708.74 is: 655,091.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,900.75 : 1,189,411.70 = 474,708.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,900.75/1,189,411.70 = 474,708.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,900.75x = 1,189,411.70 × 474,708.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,900.75x = 564,624,121,127.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,624,121,127.66/861,900.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,091.81

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