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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,920.86, 1,196,397.27 and 484,924.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,920.86, 1,196,397.27 and 484,924.86 is: 669,222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,920.86 : 1,196,397.27 = 484,924.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,920.86/1,196,397.27 = 484,924.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,920.86x = 1,196,397.27 × 484,924.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,920.86x = 580,162,778,659.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,162,778,659.13/866,920.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,222.31

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