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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,798.57, 1,196,117.06 and 484,751.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,798.57, 1,196,117.06 and 484,751.54 is: 668,920.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,798.57 : 1,196,117.06 = 484,751.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,798.57/1,196,117.06 = 484,751.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,798.57x = 1,196,117.06 × 484,751.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,798.57x = 579,819,578,450.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,819,578,450.93/866,798.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,920.79

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