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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,287.44, 1,195,587.72 and 484,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,287.44, 1,195,587.72 and 484,335 is: 668,444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,287.44 : 1,195,587.72 = 484,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,287.44/1,195,587.72 = 484,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,287.44x = 1,195,587.72 × 484,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,287.44x = 579,064,978,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,064,978,366.20/866,287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,444.39

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