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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,883.92, 1,192,151.66 and 476,702.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,883.92, 1,192,151.66 and 476,702.90 is: 657,845.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,883.92 : 1,192,151.66 = 476,702.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,883.92/1,192,151.66 = 476,702.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,883.92x = 1,192,151.66 × 476,702.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,883.92x = 568,302,153,561.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,302,153,561.81/863,883.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,845.50

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