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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,947.77, 1,197,491.12 and 562,258.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,947.77, 1,197,491.12 and 562,258.47 is: 775,737.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,947.77 : 1,197,491.12 = 562,258.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,947.77/1,197,491.12 = 562,258.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,947.77x = 1,197,491.12 × 562,258.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,947.77x = 673,299,528,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,299,528,757.56/867,947.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,737.38

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