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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,867.46, 1,194,950.14 and 483,924.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,867.46, 1,194,950.14 and 483,924.74 is: 667,845.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,867.46 : 1,194,950.14 = 483,924.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,867.46/1,194,950.14 = 483,924.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,867.46x = 1,194,950.14 × 483,924.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,867.46x = 578,265,928,627.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,265,928,627.90/865,867.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,845.78

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