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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,608.96, 1,190,436.96 and 480,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,608.96, 1,190,436.96 and 480,636 is: 663,298.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,608.96 : 1,190,436.96 = 480,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,608.96/1,190,436.96 = 480,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,608.96x = 1,190,436.96 × 480,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,608.96x = 572,166,858,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,166,858,706.56/862,608.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,298.07

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