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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,003.12, 1,192,327.74 and 482,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,003.12, 1,192,327.74 and 482,046 is: 665,225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,003.12 : 1,192,327.74 = 482,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,003.12/1,192,327.74 = 482,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,003.12x = 1,192,327.74 × 482,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,003.12x = 574,756,817,756.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,756,817,756.04/864,003.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,225.40

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