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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,208, 1,191,213.36 and 481,258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,208, 1,191,213.36 and 481,258.08 is: 664,128.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,208 : 1,191,213.36 = 481,258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,208/1,191,213.36 = 481,258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,208x = 1,191,213.36 × 481,258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,208x = 573,281,054,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,281,054,503.95/863,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,128.52

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