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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,008.98, 1,192,333.14 and 482,035.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,008.98, 1,192,333.14 and 482,035.87 is: 665,209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,008.98 : 1,192,333.14 = 482,035.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,008.98/1,192,333.14 = 482,035.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,008.98x = 1,192,333.14 × 482,035.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,008.98x = 574,747,342,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,747,342,469.73/864,008.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,209.92

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