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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,859.86, 1,194,879.09 and 483,876.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,859.86, 1,194,879.09 and 483,876.82 is: 667,745.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,859.86 : 1,194,879.09 = 483,876.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,859.86/1,194,879.09 = 483,876.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,859.86x = 1,194,879.09 × 483,876.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,859.86x = 578,174,294,353.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,174,294,353.69/865,859.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,745.81

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