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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,753.86, 1,196,113.81 and 484,780.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,753.86, 1,196,113.81 and 484,780.65 is: 668,993.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,753.86 : 1,196,113.81 = 484,780.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,753.86/1,196,113.81 = 484,780.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,753.86x = 1,196,113.81 × 484,780.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,753.86x = 579,852,830,285.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,852,830,285.78/866,753.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,993.65

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