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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,917.86, 1,196,393.13 and 484,921.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,917.86, 1,196,393.13 and 484,921.86 is: 669,218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,917.86 : 1,196,393.13 = 484,921.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,917.86/1,196,393.13 = 484,921.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,917.86x = 1,196,393.13 × 484,921.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,917.86x = 580,157,181,890.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,157,181,890.82/866,917.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,218.17

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