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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,224.24, 1,193,997 and 483,256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,224.24, 1,193,997 and 483,256.56 is: 666,887.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,224.24 : 1,193,997 = 483,256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,224.24/1,193,997 = 483,256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,224.24x = 1,193,997 × 483,256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,224.24x = 577,006,882,870.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,006,882,870.32/865,224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,887.10

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