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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,663.74, 866,881.59 and 486,136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,663.74, 866,881.59 and 486,136.22 is: 671,414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,663.74 : 866,881.59 = 486,136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,663.74/866,881.59 = 486,136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,663.74x = 866,881.59 × 486,136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,663.74x = 421,422,539,350.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,422,539,350.19/627,663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,414.51

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