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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,676.16, 1,190,117.52 and 518,646.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,676.16, 1,190,117.52 and 518,646.48 is: 715,506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,676.16 : 1,190,117.52 = 518,646.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,676.16/1,190,117.52 = 518,646.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,676.16x = 1,190,117.52 × 518,646.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,676.16x = 617,250,262,534.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,250,262,534.33/862,676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,506.34

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