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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,316.11, 1,196,910.40 and 474,842.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,316.11, 1,196,910.40 and 474,842.52 is: 655,290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,316.11 : 1,196,910.40 = 474,842.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,316.11/1,196,910.40 = 474,842.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,316.11x = 1,196,910.40 × 474,842.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,316.11x = 568,343,942,191.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,343,942,191.44/867,316.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,290.43

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