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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,102.53, 1,189,701.54 and 480,129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,102.53, 1,189,701.54 and 480,129.30 is: 662,578.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,102.53 : 1,189,701.54 = 480,129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,102.53/1,189,701.54 = 480,129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,102.53x = 1,189,701.54 × 480,129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,102.53x = 571,210,567,609.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,210,567,609.12/862,102.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,578.46

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