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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,241.83, 1,194,058.32 and 483,293.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,241.83, 1,194,058.32 and 483,293.21 is: 666,958.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,241.83 : 1,194,058.32 = 483,293.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,241.83/1,194,058.32 = 483,293.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,241.83x = 1,194,058.32 × 483,293.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,241.83x = 577,080,278,400.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,080,278,400.01/865,241.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,958.37

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