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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,262.20, 1,196,791.74 and 480,094.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,262.20, 1,196,791.74 and 480,094.44 is: 662,513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,262.20 : 1,196,791.74 = 480,094.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,262.20/1,196,791.74 = 480,094.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,262.20x = 1,196,791.74 × 480,094.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,262.20x = 574,573,060,211.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,573,060,211.93/867,262.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,513.67

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