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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,233.96, 1,191,249.84 and 481,250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,233.96, 1,191,249.84 and 481,250.92 is: 664,119.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,233.96 : 1,191,249.84 = 481,250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,233.96/1,191,249.84 = 481,250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,233.96x = 1,191,249.84 × 481,250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,233.96x = 573,290,081,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,290,081,449.85/863,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,119.01

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