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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,592, 1,195,886.88 and 484,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,592, 1,195,886.88 and 484,615.20 is: 668,763.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,592 : 1,195,886.88 = 484,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,592/1,195,886.88 = 484,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,592x = 1,195,886.88 × 484,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,592x = 579,544,959,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,544,959,528.58/866,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,763.34

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