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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,040.57, 1,189,530.83 and 480,102.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,040.57, 1,189,530.83 and 480,102.89 is: 662,494.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,040.57 : 1,189,530.83 = 480,102.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,040.57/1,189,530.83 = 480,102.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,040.57x = 1,189,530.83 × 480,102.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,040.57x = 571,097,184,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,097,184,479.70/862,040.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,494.56

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