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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,320.41, 1,196,883.18 and 474,852.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,320.41, 1,196,883.18 and 474,852.55 is: 655,286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,320.41 : 1,196,883.18 = 474,852.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,320.41/1,196,883.18 = 474,852.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,320.41x = 1,196,883.18 × 474,852.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,320.41x = 568,343,027,082.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,343,027,082.90/867,320.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,286.12

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