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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,240.56, 1,195,449.06 and 484,267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,240.56, 1,195,449.06 and 484,267.24 is: 668,309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,240.56 : 1,195,449.06 = 484,267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,240.56/1,195,449.06 = 484,267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,240.56x = 1,195,449.06 × 484,267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,240.56x = 578,916,816,846.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,916,816,846.79/866,240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,309.52

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