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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,271.20, 1,196,804.16 and 480,103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,271.20, 1,196,804.16 and 480,103.44 is: 662,526.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,271.20 : 1,196,804.16 = 480,103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,271.20/1,196,804.16 = 480,103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,271.20x = 1,196,804.16 × 480,103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,271.20x = 574,589,794,222.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,589,794,222.31/867,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,526.09

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