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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,974.68, 1,195,024.41 and 484,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,974.68, 1,195,024.41 and 484,037 is: 667,959.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,974.68 : 1,195,024.41 = 484,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,974.68/1,195,024.41 = 484,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,974.68x = 1,195,024.41 × 484,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,974.68x = 578,436,030,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,436,030,343.17/865,974.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,959.52

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