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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,731.08, 1,194,706.38 and 483,758.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,731.08, 1,194,706.38 and 483,758.24 is: 667,584.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,731.08 : 1,194,706.38 = 483,758.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,731.08/1,194,706.38 = 483,758.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,731.08x = 1,194,706.38 × 483,758.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,731.08x = 577,949,055,705.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,949,055,705.57/865,731.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,584.97

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