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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,284.92, 1,198,192.66 and 475,797.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,284.92, 1,198,192.66 and 475,797.70 is: 656,578.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,284.92 : 1,198,192.66 = 475,797.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,284.92/1,198,192.66 = 475,797.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,284.92x = 1,198,192.66 × 475,797.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,284.92x = 570,097,311,784.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,097,311,784.88/868,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,578.62

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