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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,018.01, 1,196,465.80 and 474,549.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,018.01, 1,196,465.80 and 474,549.02 is: 654,867.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,018.01 : 1,196,465.80 = 474,549.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,018.01/1,196,465.80 = 474,549.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,018.01x = 1,196,465.80 × 474,549.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,018.01x = 567,781,672,853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,781,672,853.52/867,018.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,867.22

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