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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,053.86, 1,196,580.81 and 485,057.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,053.86, 1,196,580.81 and 485,057.86 is: 669,405.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,053.86 : 1,196,580.81 = 485,057.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,053.86/1,196,580.81 = 485,057.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,053.86x = 1,196,580.81 × 485,057.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,053.86x = 580,410,927,015.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,410,927,015.67/867,053.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,405.85

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