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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,946.23, 1,192,246.31 and 481,973.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,946.23, 1,192,246.31 and 481,973.01 is: 665,123.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,946.23 : 1,192,246.31 = 481,973.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,946.23/1,192,246.31 = 481,973.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,946.23x = 1,192,246.31 × 481,973.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,946.23x = 574,630,541,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,630,541,584.29/863,946.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,123.04

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