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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,853.48, 1,190,741.40 and 475,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,853.48, 1,190,741.40 and 475,660.40 is: 656,413.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,853.48 : 1,190,741.40 = 475,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,853.48/1,190,741.40 = 475,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,853.48x = 1,190,741.40 × 475,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,853.48x = 566,388,524,666.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,388,524,666.85/862,853.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,413.33

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