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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,168.68, 1,189,747.62 and 480,188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,168.68, 1,189,747.62 and 480,188.52 is: 662,635.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,168.68 : 1,189,747.62 = 480,188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,168.68/1,189,747.62 = 480,188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,168.68x = 1,189,747.62 × 480,188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,168.68x = 571,303,148,821.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,303,148,821.32/862,168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,635.01

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