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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,326.31, 1,196,919.73 and 480,148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,326.31, 1,196,919.73 and 480,148.15 is: 662,609.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,326.31 : 1,196,919.73 = 480,148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,326.31/1,196,919.73 = 480,148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,326.31x = 1,196,919.73 × 480,148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,326.31x = 574,698,794,058.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,698,794,058.00/867,326.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,609.66

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