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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,638.73, 1,195,957.37 and 484,667.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,638.73, 1,195,957.37 and 484,667.03 is: 668,838.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,638.73 : 1,195,957.37 = 484,667.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,638.73/1,195,957.37 = 484,667.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,638.73x = 1,195,957.37 × 484,667.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,638.73x = 579,641,104,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,641,104,101.18/866,638.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,838.22

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