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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,828.87, 1,197,570.56 and 475,355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,828.87, 1,197,570.56 and 475,355.52 is: 655,972.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,828.87 : 1,197,570.56 = 475,355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,828.87/1,197,570.56 = 475,355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,828.87x = 1,197,570.56 × 475,355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,828.87x = 569,271,773,908.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,271,773,908.71/867,828.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,972.39

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