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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,536.51, 1,190,308.55 and 475,366.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,536.51, 1,190,308.55 and 475,366.10 is: 656,009.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,536.51 : 1,190,308.55 = 475,366.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,536.51/1,190,308.55 = 475,366.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,536.51x = 1,190,308.55 × 475,366.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,536.51x = 565,832,324,881.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,832,324,881.78/862,536.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,009.71

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