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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,856, 1,196,314.32 and 484,908.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,856, 1,196,314.32 and 484,908.48 is: 669,203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,856 : 1,196,314.32 = 484,908.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,856/1,196,314.32 = 484,908.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,856x = 1,196,314.32 × 484,908.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,856x = 580,102,958,513.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,102,958,513.43/866,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,203.37

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