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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,693.71, 1,190,463.17 and 475,487.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,693.71, 1,190,463.17 and 475,487.82 is: 656,143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,693.71 : 1,190,463.17 = 475,487.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,693.71/1,190,463.17 = 475,487.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,693.71x = 1,190,463.17 × 475,487.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,693.71x = 566,050,735,116.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,050,735,116.15/862,693.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,143.34

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