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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,273.42, 1,192,706.37 and 482,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,273.42, 1,192,706.37 and 482,292 is: 665,568.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,273.42 : 1,192,706.37 = 482,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,273.42/1,192,706.37 = 482,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,273.42x = 1,192,706.37 × 482,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,273.42x = 575,232,740,600.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,232,740,600.04/864,273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,568.01

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