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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,052.95, 1,190,988.28 and 481,071.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,052.95, 1,190,988.28 and 481,071.53 is: 663,864.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,052.95 : 1,190,988.28 = 481,071.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,052.95/1,190,988.28 = 481,071.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,052.95x = 1,190,988.28 × 481,071.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,052.95x = 572,950,554,071.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,950,554,071.67/863,052.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,864.89

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