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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,105.78, 1,191,086.06 and 481,132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,105.78, 1,191,086.06 and 481,132.56 is: 663,962.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,105.78 : 1,191,086.06 = 481,132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,105.78/1,191,086.06 = 481,132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,105.78x = 1,191,086.06 × 481,132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,105.78x = 573,070,285,228.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,070,285,228.11/863,105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,962.98

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