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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,599.89, 1,195,871.92 and 474,130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,599.89, 1,195,871.92 and 474,130.92 is: 654,281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,599.89 : 1,195,871.92 = 474,130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,599.89/1,195,871.92 = 474,130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,599.89x = 1,195,871.92 × 474,130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,599.89x = 566,999,851,261.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,999,851,261.11/866,599.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,281.01

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