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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,662.44, 1,190,458.22 and 470,198.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,662.44, 1,190,458.22 and 470,198.78 is: 648,865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,662.44 : 1,190,458.22 = 470,198.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,662.44/1,190,458.22 = 470,198.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,662.44x = 1,190,458.22 × 470,198.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,662.44x = 559,752,002,684.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,752,002,684.97/862,662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,865.62

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