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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,008.48, 1,192,332.46 and 482,035.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,008.48, 1,192,332.46 and 482,035.38 is: 665,209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,008.48 : 1,192,332.46 = 482,035.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,008.48/1,192,332.46 = 482,035.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,008.48x = 1,192,332.46 × 482,035.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,008.48x = 574,746,430,442.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,746,430,442.44/864,008.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,209.25

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