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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,633.73, 1,195,950.46 and 484,662.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,633.73, 1,195,950.46 and 484,662.03 is: 668,831.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,633.73 : 1,195,950.46 = 484,662.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,633.73/1,195,950.46 = 484,662.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,633.73x = 1,195,950.46 × 484,662.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,633.73x = 579,631,777,723.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,631,777,723.03/866,633.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,831.32

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