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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,641.24, 1,195,960.80 and 484,669.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,641.24, 1,195,960.80 and 484,669.54 is: 668,841.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,641.24 : 1,195,960.80 = 484,669.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,641.24/1,195,960.80 = 484,669.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,641.24x = 1,195,960.80 × 484,669.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,641.24x = 579,645,770,794.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,645,770,794.03/866,641.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,841.67

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