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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,945.76, 1,196,505.72 and 484,998.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,945.76, 1,196,505.72 and 484,998.36 is: 669,365.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,945.76 : 1,196,505.72 = 484,998.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,945.76/1,196,505.72 = 484,998.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,945.76x = 1,196,505.72 × 484,998.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,945.76x = 580,303,311,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,303,311,930.62/866,945.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,365.19

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