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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,286.92, 1,198,195.42 and 475,799.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,286.92, 1,198,195.42 and 475,799.70 is: 656,581.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,286.92 : 1,198,195.42 = 475,799.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,286.92/1,198,195.42 = 475,799.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,286.92x = 1,198,195.42 × 475,799.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,286.92x = 570,101,021,377.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,101,021,377.37/868,286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,581.38

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