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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,012.32, 1,189,604.08 and 474,855.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,012.32, 1,189,604.08 and 474,855.82 is: 655,315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,012.32 : 1,189,604.08 = 474,855.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,012.32/1,189,604.08 = 474,855.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,012.32x = 1,189,604.08 × 474,855.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,012.32x = 564,890,420,883.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,890,420,883.75/862,012.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,315.95

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