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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,005.51, 1,192,328.34 and 482,032.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,005.51, 1,192,328.34 and 482,032.37 is: 665,205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,005.51 : 1,192,328.34 = 482,032.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,005.51/1,192,328.34 = 482,032.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,005.51x = 1,192,328.34 × 482,032.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,005.51x = 574,740,855,548.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,740,855,548.37/864,005.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,205.08

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