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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,646.60, 1,195,971.40 and 484,673.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,646.60, 1,195,971.40 and 484,673.38 is: 668,848.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,646.60 : 1,195,971.40 = 484,673.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,646.60/1,195,971.40 = 484,673.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,646.60x = 1,195,971.40 × 484,673.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,646.60x = 579,655,508,209.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,655,508,209.55/866,646.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,848.76

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