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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,758.56, 1,191,991.20 and 476,587.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,758.56, 1,191,991.20 and 476,587.36 is: 657,692.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,758.56 : 1,191,991.20 = 476,587.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,758.56/1,191,991.20 = 476,587.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,758.56x = 1,191,991.20 × 476,587.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,758.56x = 568,087,939,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,087,939,151.23/863,758.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,692.98

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