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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,661.11, 1,191,853.91 and 481,712.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,661.11, 1,191,853.91 and 481,712.49 is: 664,764.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,661.11 : 1,191,853.91 = 481,712.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,661.11/1,191,853.91 = 481,712.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,661.11x = 1,191,853.91 × 481,712.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,661.11x = 574,130,915,906.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,130,915,906.62/863,661.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,764.12

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