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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,874, 1,196,339.16 and 484,926.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,874, 1,196,339.16 and 484,926.48 is: 669,228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,874 : 1,196,339.16 = 484,926.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,874/1,196,339.16 = 484,926.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,874x = 1,196,339.16 × 484,926.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,874x = 580,136,537,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,136,537,744.96/866,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,228.21

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