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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,112.41, 1,191,235.43 and 519,295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,112.41, 1,191,235.43 and 519,295.85 is: 716,712.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,112.41 : 1,191,235.43 = 519,295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,112.41/1,191,235.43 = 519,295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,112.41x = 1,191,235.43 × 519,295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,112.41x = 618,603,612,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,603,612,575.49/863,112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,712.68

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