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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,924.88, 1,196,402.80 and 484,928.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,924.88, 1,196,402.80 and 484,928.88 is: 669,227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,924.88 : 1,196,402.80 = 484,928.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,924.88/1,196,402.80 = 484,928.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,924.88x = 1,196,402.80 × 484,928.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,924.88x = 580,170,269,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,170,269,832.86/866,924.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,227.85

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