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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,048, 1,195,171.40 and 473,604.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,048, 1,195,171.40 and 473,604.02 is: 653,587.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,048 : 1,195,171.40 = 473,604.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,048/1,195,171.40 = 473,604.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,048x = 1,195,171.40 × 473,604.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,048x = 566,037,979,629.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,037,979,629.03/866,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,587.31

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