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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,395.11, 1,191,522.14 and 481,421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,395.11, 1,191,522.14 and 481,421.88 is: 664,382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,395.11 : 1,191,522.14 = 481,421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,395.11/1,191,522.14 = 481,421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,395.11x = 1,191,522.14 × 481,421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,395.11x = 573,624,828,700.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,624,828,700.42/863,395.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,382.76

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