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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,028.19, 1,189,513.76 and 480,090.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,028.19, 1,189,513.76 and 480,090.51 is: 662,477.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,028.19 : 1,189,513.76 = 480,090.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,028.19/1,189,513.76 = 480,090.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,028.19x = 1,189,513.76 × 480,090.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,028.19x = 571,074,265,289.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,074,265,289.97/862,028.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,477.48

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