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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,632.73, 1,195,949.09 and 484,661.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,632.73, 1,195,949.09 and 484,661.03 is: 668,829.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,632.73 : 1,195,949.09 = 484,661.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,632.73/1,195,949.09 = 484,661.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,632.73x = 1,195,949.09 × 484,661.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,632.73x = 579,629,915,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,629,915,363.66/866,632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,829.94

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