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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,712.24, 1,191,924.96 and 481,763.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,712.24, 1,191,924.96 and 481,763.76 is: 664,835.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,712.24 : 1,191,924.96 = 481,763.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,712.24/1,191,924.96 = 481,763.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,712.24x = 1,191,924.96 × 481,763.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,712.24x = 574,226,250,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,226,250,367.45/863,712.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,835.14

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