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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,246.16, 1,191,194.76 and 481,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,246.16, 1,191,194.76 and 481,237.20 is: 664,059.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,246.16 : 1,191,194.76 = 481,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,246.16/1,191,194.76 = 481,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,246.16x = 1,191,194.76 × 481,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,246.16x = 573,247,230,957.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,247,230,957.07/863,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,059.98

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