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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,120.41, 1,189,762.93 and 480,147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,120.41, 1,189,762.93 and 480,147.19 is: 662,623.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,120.41 : 1,189,762.93 = 480,147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,120.41/1,189,762.93 = 480,147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,120.41x = 1,189,762.93 × 480,147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,120.41x = 571,261,331,923.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,261,331,923.86/862,120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,623.60

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