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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,124.40, 1,189,768.44 and 480,151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,124.40, 1,189,768.44 and 480,151.20 is: 662,629.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,124.40 : 1,189,768.44 = 480,151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,124.40/1,189,768.44 = 480,151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,124.40x = 1,189,768.44 × 480,151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,124.40x = 571,268,744,188.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,268,744,188.13/862,124.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,629.13

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