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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,999.90, 1,295,999.85 and 484,531.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,999.90, 1,295,999.85 and 484,531.10 is: 726,796.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,999.90 : 1,295,999.85 = 484,531.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,999.90/1,295,999.85 = 484,531.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,999.90x = 1,295,999.85 × 484,531.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,999.90x = 627,952,232,920.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,952,232,920.34/863,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,796.65

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