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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,126.30, 886,729.95 and 480,701.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,126.30, 886,729.95 and 480,701.09 is: 663,813.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,126.30 : 886,729.95 = 480,701.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,126.30/886,729.95 = 480,701.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,126.30x = 886,729.95 × 480,701.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,126.30x = 426,252,055,717.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,252,055,717.47/642,126.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,813.42

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