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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,999.92, 1,292,925.24 and 481,937.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,999.92, 1,292,925.24 and 481,937.04 is: 722,026.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,999.92 : 1,292,925.24 = 481,937.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,999.92/1,292,925.24 = 481,937.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,999.92x = 1,292,925.24 × 481,937.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,999.92x = 623,108,563,106.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,108,563,106.89/862,999.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,026.21

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