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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,022.02, 1,196,471.32 and 474,553.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,022.02, 1,196,471.32 and 474,553.02 is: 654,872.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,022.02 : 1,196,471.32 = 474,553.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,022.02/1,196,471.32 = 474,553.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,022.02x = 1,196,471.32 × 474,553.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,022.02x = 567,789,078,249.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,789,078,249.39/867,022.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,872.73

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