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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,973.68, 1,195,023.03 and 484,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,973.68, 1,195,023.03 and 484,036 is: 667,958.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,973.68 : 1,195,023.03 = 484,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,973.68/1,195,023.03 = 484,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,973.68x = 1,195,023.03 × 484,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,973.68x = 578,434,167,349.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,434,167,349.08/865,973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,958.14

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