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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,729.61, 1,191,950.98 and 476,545.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,729.61, 1,191,950.98 and 476,545.00 is: 657,634.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,729.61 : 1,191,950.98 = 476,545.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,729.61/1,191,950.98 = 476,545.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,729.61x = 1,191,950.98 × 476,545.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,729.61x = 568,018,277,827.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,018,277,827.77/863,729.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,634.37

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