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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,954.40, 1,190,882.64 and 481,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,954.40, 1,190,882.64 and 481,005.44 is: 663,790.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,954.40 : 1,190,882.64 = 481,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,954.40/1,190,882.64 = 481,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,954.40x = 1,190,882.64 × 481,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,954.40x = 572,821,028,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,821,028,241.56/862,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,790.61

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