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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,462.28, 1,191,585.72 and 476,292.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,462.28, 1,191,585.72 and 476,292.60 is: 657,288.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,462.28 : 1,191,585.72 = 476,292.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,462.28/1,191,585.72 = 476,292.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,462.28x = 1,191,585.72 × 476,292.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,462.28x = 567,543,460,701.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,543,460,701.67/863,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,288.08

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