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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,293.70, 1,196,807.48 and 480,082.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,293.70, 1,196,807.48 and 480,082.92 is: 662,482.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,293.70 : 1,196,807.48 = 480,082.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,293.70/1,196,807.48 = 480,082.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,293.70x = 1,196,807.48 × 480,082.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,293.70x = 574,566,829,676.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,566,829,676.24/867,293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,482.42

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