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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,603.40, 1,195,876.76 and 474,134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,603.40, 1,195,876.76 and 474,134.44 is: 654,285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,603.40 : 1,195,876.76 = 474,134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,603.40/1,195,876.76 = 474,134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,603.40x = 1,195,876.76 × 474,134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,603.40x = 567,006,357,911.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,006,357,911.61/866,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,285.87

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