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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,109.03, 1,189,710.51 and 480,135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,109.03, 1,189,710.51 and 480,135.80 is: 662,587.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,109.03 : 1,189,710.51 = 480,135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,109.03/1,189,710.51 = 480,135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,109.03x = 1,189,710.51 × 480,135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,109.03x = 571,222,607,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,222,607,487.26/862,109.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,587.43

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