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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,004.12, 1,192,329.12 and 482,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,004.12, 1,192,329.12 and 482,047 is: 665,226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,004.12 : 1,192,329.12 = 482,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,004.12/1,192,329.12 = 482,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,004.12x = 1,192,329.12 × 482,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,004.12x = 574,758,675,308.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,758,675,308.64/864,004.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,226.78

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