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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,733.45, 1,191,948.81 and 476,572.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,733.45, 1,191,948.81 and 476,572.97 is: 657,668.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,733.45 : 1,191,948.81 = 476,572.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,733.45/1,191,948.81 = 476,572.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,733.45x = 1,191,948.81 × 476,572.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,733.45x = 568,050,581,489.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,050,581,489.79/863,733.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,668.85

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