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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,321.24, 1,196,917.49 and 474,847.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,321.24, 1,196,917.49 and 474,847.65 is: 655,297.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,321.24 : 1,196,917.49 = 474,847.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,321.24/1,196,917.49 = 474,847.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,321.24x = 1,196,917.49 × 474,847.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,321.24x = 568,353,458,557.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,353,458,557.52/867,321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,297.52

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