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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,344.68, 1,191,371.94 and 481,297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,344.68, 1,191,371.94 and 481,297.56 is: 664,166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,344.68 : 1,191,371.94 = 481,297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,344.68/1,191,371.94 = 481,297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,344.68x = 1,191,371.94 × 481,297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,344.68x = 573,404,407,774.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,404,407,774.47/863,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,166.26

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