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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,150.92, 1,191,219.24 and 476,042.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,150.92, 1,191,219.24 and 476,042.08 is: 656,977.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,150.92 : 1,191,219.24 = 476,042.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,150.92/1,191,219.24 = 476,042.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,150.92x = 1,191,219.24 × 476,042.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,150.92x = 567,070,484,745.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,070,484,745.62/863,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,977.21

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