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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,192.27, 1,189,918.14 and 475,046.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,192.27, 1,189,918.14 and 475,046.61 is: 655,615.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,192.27 : 1,189,918.14 = 475,046.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,192.27/1,189,918.14 = 475,046.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,192.27x = 1,189,918.14 × 475,046.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,192.27x = 565,266,578,584.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,266,578,584.51/862,192.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,615.46

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