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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,149.02, 1,191,216.54 and 476,040.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,149.02, 1,191,216.54 and 476,040.14 is: 656,974.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,149.02 : 1,191,216.54 = 476,040.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,149.02/1,191,216.54 = 476,040.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,149.02x = 1,191,216.54 × 476,040.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,149.02x = 567,066,888,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,066,888,471.92/863,149.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,974.49

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