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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,668.48, 1,194,544.80 and 483,642.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,668.48, 1,194,544.80 and 483,642.24 is: 667,382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,668.48 : 1,194,544.80 = 483,642.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,668.48/1,194,544.80 = 483,642.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,668.48x = 1,194,544.80 × 483,642.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,668.48x = 577,732,322,852.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,732,322,852.35/865,668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,382.88

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