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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,264.20, 1,196,794.50 and 480,096.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,264.20, 1,196,794.50 and 480,096.44 is: 662,516.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,264.20 : 1,196,794.50 = 480,096.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,264.20/1,196,794.50 = 480,096.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,264.20x = 1,196,794.50 × 480,096.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,264.20x = 574,576,778,861.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,576,778,861.58/867,264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,516.43

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