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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,601.89, 1,195,874.68 and 474,132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,601.89, 1,195,874.68 and 474,132.92 is: 654,283.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,601.89 : 1,195,874.68 = 474,132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,601.89/1,195,874.68 = 474,132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,601.89x = 1,195,874.68 × 474,132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,601.89x = 567,003,551,611.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,003,551,611.80/866,601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,283.77

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