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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,037.44, 1,189,526.52 and 480,099.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,037.44, 1,189,526.52 and 480,099.76 is: 662,490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,037.44 : 1,189,526.52 = 480,099.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,037.44/1,189,526.52 = 480,099.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,037.44x = 1,189,526.52 × 480,099.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,037.44x = 571,091,396,765.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,091,396,765.64/862,037.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,490.25

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