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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,184.57, 1,191,167.40 and 476,016.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,184.57, 1,191,167.40 and 476,016.31 is: 656,887.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,184.57 : 1,191,167.40 = 476,016.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,184.57/1,191,167.40 = 476,016.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,184.57x = 1,191,167.40 × 476,016.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,184.57x = 567,015,113,614.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,015,113,614.32/863,184.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,887.46

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