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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,293.94, 1,196,807.79 and 480,083.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,293.94, 1,196,807.79 and 480,083.16 is: 662,482.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,293.94 : 1,196,807.79 = 480,083.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,293.94/1,196,807.79 = 480,083.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,293.94x = 1,196,807.79 × 480,083.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,293.94x = 574,567,265,735.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,567,265,735.82/867,293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,482.74

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