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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,619.48, 1,193,294.82 and 482,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,619.48, 1,193,294.82 and 482,671 is: 666,152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,619.48 : 1,193,294.82 = 482,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,619.48/1,193,294.82 = 482,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,619.48x = 1,193,294.82 × 482,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,619.48x = 575,968,804,064.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,968,804,064.22/864,619.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,152.93

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