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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,848.48, 1,190,734.56 and 475,655.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,848.48, 1,190,734.56 and 475,655.60 is: 656,406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,848.48 : 1,190,734.56 = 475,655.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,848.48/1,190,734.56 = 475,655.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,848.48x = 1,190,734.56 × 475,655.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,848.48x = 566,379,561,577.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,379,561,577.54/862,848.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,406.74

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