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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,737.53, 1,190,586.12 and 475,567.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,737.53, 1,190,586.12 and 475,567.91 is: 656,288.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,737.53 : 1,190,586.12 = 475,567.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,737.53/1,190,586.12 = 475,567.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,737.53x = 1,190,586.12 × 475,567.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,737.53x = 566,204,547,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,204,547,409.10/862,737.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,288.30

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