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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,290.69, 1,196,803.34 and 480,079.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,290.69, 1,196,803.34 and 480,079.91 is: 662,478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,290.69 : 1,196,803.34 = 480,079.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,290.69/1,196,803.34 = 480,079.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,290.69x = 1,196,803.34 × 480,079.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,290.69x = 574,561,239,754.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,561,239,754.90/867,290.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,478.27

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