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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,016.12, 1,191,002.58 and 481,045.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,016.12, 1,191,002.58 and 481,045.68 is: 663,865.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,016.12 : 1,191,002.58 = 481,045.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,016.12/1,191,002.58 = 481,045.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,016.12x = 1,191,002.58 × 481,045.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,016.12x = 572,926,645,977.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,926,645,977.85/863,016.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,865.52

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