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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,975.82, 1,190,914.53 and 475,805.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,975.82, 1,190,914.53 and 475,805.13 is: 656,615.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,975.82 : 1,190,914.53 = 475,805.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,975.82/1,190,914.53 = 475,805.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,975.82x = 1,190,914.53 × 475,805.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,975.82x = 566,643,242,765.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,643,242,765.54/862,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,615.43

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