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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,086.01, 1,189,715.60 and 480,112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,086.01, 1,189,715.60 and 480,112.80 is: 662,576.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,086.01 : 1,189,715.60 = 480,112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,086.01/1,189,715.60 = 480,112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,086.01x = 1,189,715.60 × 480,112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,086.01x = 571,197,679,570.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,197,679,570.54/862,086.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,576.21

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