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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,920.08, 1,196,412.78 and 485,069.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,920.08, 1,196,412.78 and 485,069.88 is: 669,431.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,920.08 : 1,196,412.78 = 485,069.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,920.08/1,196,412.78 = 485,069.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,920.08x = 1,196,412.78 × 485,069.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,920.08x = 580,343,803,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,343,803,625.07/866,920.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,431.72

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