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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,460.28, 1,191,582.96 and 476,290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,460.28, 1,191,582.96 and 476,290.60 is: 657,285.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,460.28 : 1,191,582.96 = 476,290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,460.28/1,191,582.96 = 476,290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,460.28x = 1,191,582.96 × 476,290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,460.28x = 567,539,762,968.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,539,762,968.18/863,460.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,285.32

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