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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,101.68, 1,189,737.23 and 480,128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,101.68, 1,189,737.23 and 480,128.46 is: 662,597.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,101.68 : 1,189,737.23 = 480,128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,101.68/1,189,737.23 = 480,128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,101.68x = 1,189,737.23 × 480,128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,101.68x = 571,226,704,044.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,226,704,044.57/862,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,597.83

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