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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,741.50, 1,191,959.90 and 476,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,741.50, 1,191,959.90 and 476,581 is: 657,679.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,741.50 : 1,191,959.90 = 476,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,741.50/1,191,959.90 = 476,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,741.50x = 1,191,959.90 × 476,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,741.50x = 568,065,441,101.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,065,441,101.90/863,741.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,679.92

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