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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,296.94, 1,196,811.93 and 480,086.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,296.94, 1,196,811.93 and 480,086.16 is: 662,486.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,296.94 : 1,196,811.93 = 480,086.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,296.94/1,196,811.93 = 480,086.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,296.94x = 1,196,811.93 × 480,086.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,296.94x = 574,572,843,715.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,572,843,715.89/867,296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,486.88

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