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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,320.53, 1,196,883.35 and 474,852.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,320.53, 1,196,883.35 and 474,852.67 is: 655,286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,320.53 : 1,196,883.35 = 474,852.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,320.53/1,196,883.35 = 474,852.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,320.53x = 1,196,883.35 × 474,852.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,320.53x = 568,343,258,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,343,258,605.39/867,320.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,286.30

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