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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,079.72, 1,189,623.21 and 474,819.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,079.72, 1,189,623.21 and 474,819.75 is: 655,225.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,079.72 : 1,189,623.21 = 474,819.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,079.72/1,189,623.21 = 474,819.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,079.72x = 1,189,623.21 × 474,819.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,079.72x = 564,856,595,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,856,595,166.40/862,079.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,225.48

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