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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,929.92, 1,192,209.12 and 481,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,929.92, 1,192,209.12 and 481,998.72 is: 665,150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,929.92 : 1,192,209.12 = 481,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,929.92/1,192,209.12 = 481,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,929.92x = 1,192,209.12 × 481,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,929.92x = 574,643,269,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,643,269,812.33/863,929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,150.33

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