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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,156.96, 1,195,301.40 and 484,199.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,156.96, 1,195,301.40 and 484,199.84 is: 668,198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,156.96 : 1,195,301.40 = 484,199.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,156.96/1,195,301.40 = 484,199.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,156.96x = 1,195,301.40 × 484,199.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,156.96x = 578,764,746,631.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,764,746,631.78/866,156.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,198.46

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