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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,191.77, 1,189,917.45 and 475,046.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,191.77, 1,189,917.45 and 475,046.11 is: 655,614.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,191.77 : 1,189,917.45 = 475,046.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,191.77/1,189,917.45 = 475,046.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,191.77x = 1,189,917.45 × 475,046.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,191.77x = 565,265,655,843.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,265,655,843.62/862,191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,614.77

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