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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,009.52, 1,192,333.88 and 482,036.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,009.52, 1,192,333.88 and 482,036.36 is: 665,210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,009.52 : 1,192,333.88 = 482,036.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,009.52/1,192,333.88 = 482,036.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,009.52x = 1,192,333.88 × 482,036.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,009.52x = 574,748,283,419.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,748,283,419.88/864,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,210.59

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