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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,010.33, 1,189,601.33 and 474,853.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,010.33, 1,189,601.33 and 474,853.82 is: 655,313.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,010.33 : 1,189,601.33 = 474,853.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,010.33/1,189,601.33 = 474,853.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,010.33x = 1,189,601.33 × 474,853.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,010.33x = 564,886,727,505.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,886,727,505.31/862,010.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,313.18

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