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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,740.68, 1,191,959.04 and 481,767.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,740.68, 1,191,959.04 and 481,767.16 is: 664,836.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,740.68 : 1,191,959.04 = 481,767.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,740.68/1,191,959.04 = 481,767.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,740.68x = 1,191,959.04 × 481,767.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,740.68x = 574,246,721,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,246,721,537.13/863,740.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,836.95

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