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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,974.86, 1,196,397.54 and 484,993.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,974.86, 1,196,397.54 and 484,993.44 is: 669,275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,974.86 : 1,196,397.54 = 484,993.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,974.86/1,196,397.54 = 484,993.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,974.86x = 1,196,397.54 × 484,993.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,974.86x = 580,244,958,532.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,244,958,532.14/866,974.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,275.41

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