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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,638.98, 1,195,957.71 and 484,667.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,638.98, 1,195,957.71 and 484,667.28 is: 668,838.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,638.98 : 1,195,957.71 = 484,667.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,638.98/1,195,957.71 = 484,667.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,638.98x = 1,195,957.71 × 484,667.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,638.98x = 579,641,570,300.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,641,570,300.73/866,638.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,838.56

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