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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,017.39, 1,192,341.53 and 476,830

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,017.39, 1,192,341.53 and 476,830 is: 658,024.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,017.39 : 1,192,341.53 = 476,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,017.39/1,192,341.53 = 476,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,017.39x = 1,192,341.53 × 476,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,017.39x = 568,544,211,749.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,544,211,749.90/864,017.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,024.04

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