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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,894.53, 1,190,834.97 and 480,924.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,894.53, 1,190,834.97 and 480,924.03 is: 663,697.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,894.53 : 1,190,834.97 = 480,924.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,894.53/1,190,834.97 = 480,924.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,894.53x = 1,190,834.97 × 480,924.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,894.53x = 572,701,152,837.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,701,152,837.33/862,894.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,697.74

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