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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,661.44, 1,190,456.83 and 470,197.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,661.44, 1,190,456.83 and 470,197.78 is: 648,864.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,661.44 : 1,190,456.83 = 470,197.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,661.44/1,190,456.83 = 470,197.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,661.44x = 1,190,456.83 × 470,197.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,661.44x = 559,750,158,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,750,158,651.84/862,661.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,864.24

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