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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,730.73, 1,191,952.53 and 476,546.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,730.73, 1,191,952.53 and 476,546.13 is: 657,635.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,730.73 : 1,191,952.53 = 476,546.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,730.73/1,191,952.53 = 476,546.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,730.73x = 1,191,952.53 × 476,546.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,730.73x = 568,020,360,845.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,020,360,845.39/863,730.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,635.93

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