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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,262.16, 1,189,958.49 and 480,289.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,262.16, 1,189,958.49 and 480,289.11 is: 662,819.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,262.16 : 1,189,958.49 = 480,289.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,262.16/1,189,958.49 = 480,289.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,262.16x = 1,189,958.49 × 480,289.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,262.16x = 571,524,104,099.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,524,104,099.04/862,262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,819.42

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