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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,024.02, 1,196,474.08 and 474,555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,024.02, 1,196,474.08 and 474,555.02 is: 654,875.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,024.02 : 1,196,474.08 = 474,555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,024.02/1,196,474.08 = 474,555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,024.02x = 1,196,474.08 × 474,555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,024.02x = 567,792,780,963.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,792,780,963.88/867,024.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,875.49

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