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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,716.92, 1,196,102.07 and 474,276.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,716.92, 1,196,102.07 and 474,276.29 is: 654,519.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,716.92 : 1,196,102.07 = 474,276.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,716.92/1,196,102.07 = 474,276.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,716.92x = 1,196,102.07 × 474,276.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,716.92x = 567,282,846,240.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,282,846,240.41/866,716.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,519.18

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