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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,019.12, 1,191,006.72 and 481,048.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,019.12, 1,191,006.72 and 481,048.68 is: 663,869.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,019.12 : 1,191,006.72 = 481,048.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,019.12/1,191,006.72 = 481,048.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,019.12x = 1,191,006.72 × 481,048.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,019.12x = 572,932,210,527.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,932,210,527.13/863,019.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,869.66

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