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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,262.92, 1,192,681.08 and 482,266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,262.92, 1,192,681.08 and 482,266.92 is: 665,527.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,262.92 : 1,192,681.08 = 482,266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,262.92/1,192,681.08 = 482,266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,262.92x = 1,192,681.08 × 482,266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,262.92x = 575,190,630,993.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,190,630,993.87/864,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,527.37

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