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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,946.73, 1,192,247 and 481,973.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,946.73, 1,192,247 and 481,973.51 is: 665,123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,946.73 : 1,192,247 = 481,973.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,946.73/1,192,247 = 481,973.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,946.73x = 1,192,247 × 481,973.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,946.73x = 574,631,471,376.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,631,471,376.97/863,946.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,123.73

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