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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,546.04, 1,292,160.83 and 482,313.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,546.04, 1,292,160.83 and 482,313.53 is: 722,543.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,546.04 : 1,292,160.83 = 482,313.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,546.04/1,292,160.83 = 482,313.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,546.04x = 1,292,160.83 × 482,313.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,546.04x = 623,226,648,833.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,226,648,833.46/862,546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,543.05

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