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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,467.04, 1,288,964.52 and 480,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,467.04, 1,288,964.52 and 480,129 is: 720,900.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,467.04 : 1,288,964.52 = 480,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,467.04/1,288,964.52 = 480,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,467.04x = 1,288,964.52 × 480,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,467.04x = 618,869,246,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,869,246,023.08/858,467.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,900.42

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