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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,232.60, 1,294,848.90 and 483,763.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,232.60, 1,294,848.90 and 483,763.80 is: 725,645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,232.60 : 1,294,848.90 = 483,763.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,232.60/1,294,848.90 = 483,763.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,232.60x = 1,294,848.90 × 483,763.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,232.60x = 626,401,024,289.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,401,024,289.82/863,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,645.70

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