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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,431.16, 1,193,027.85 and 482,537.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,431.16, 1,193,027.85 and 482,537.22 is: 665,964.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,431.16 : 1,193,027.85 = 482,537.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,431.16/1,193,027.85 = 482,537.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,431.16x = 1,193,027.85 × 482,537.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,431.16x = 575,680,342,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,680,342,121.58/864,431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,964.36

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