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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,044.88, 1,192,439.26 and 482,079.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,044.88, 1,192,439.26 and 482,079.94 is: 665,302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,044.88 : 1,192,439.26 = 482,079.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,044.88/1,192,439.26 = 482,079.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,044.88x = 1,192,439.26 × 482,079.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,044.88x = 574,851,046,914.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,851,046,914.45/864,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,302.30

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