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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,731.17, 1,191,953.14 and 476,546.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,731.17, 1,191,953.14 and 476,546.57 is: 657,636.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,731.17 : 1,191,953.14 = 476,546.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,731.17/1,191,953.14 = 476,546.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,731.17x = 1,191,953.14 × 476,546.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,731.17x = 568,021,180,467.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,021,180,467.73/863,731.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,636.54

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