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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,758.86, 1,196,120.70 and 484,785.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,758.86, 1,196,120.70 and 484,785.66 is: 669,000.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,758.86 : 1,196,120.70 = 484,785.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,758.86/1,196,120.70 = 484,785.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,758.86x = 1,196,120.70 × 484,785.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,758.86x = 579,862,162,989.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,862,162,989.16/866,758.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,000.56

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