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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,689.60, 1,193,148.24 and 482,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,689.60, 1,193,148.24 and 482,708 is: 666,068.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,689.60 : 1,193,148.24 = 482,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,689.60/1,193,148.24 = 482,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,689.60x = 1,193,148.24 × 482,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,689.60x = 575,942,200,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,942,200,633.92/864,689.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,068.15

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