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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,948.44, 1,190,874.36 and 480,999.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,948.44, 1,190,874.36 and 480,999.42 is: 663,782.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,948.44 : 1,190,874.36 = 480,999.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,948.44/1,190,874.36 = 480,999.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,948.44x = 1,190,874.36 × 480,999.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,948.44x = 572,809,876,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,809,876,452.87/862,948.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,782.27

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