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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,016.39, 1,192,340.15 and 476,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,016.39, 1,192,340.15 and 476,829 is: 658,022.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,016.39 : 1,192,340.15 = 476,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,016.39/1,192,340.15 = 476,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,016.39x = 1,192,340.15 × 476,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,016.39x = 568,542,361,384.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,542,361,384.35/864,016.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,022.66

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