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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,307.58, 1,189,985.58 and 469,838.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,307.58, 1,189,985.58 and 469,838.46 is: 648,377.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,307.58 : 1,189,985.58 = 469,838.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,307.58/1,189,985.58 = 469,838.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,307.58x = 1,189,985.58 × 469,838.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,307.58x = 559,100,992,329.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,100,992,329.41/862,307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,377.68

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