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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,330.03, 1,196,896.80 and 480,123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,330.03, 1,196,896.80 and 480,123.05 is: 662,559.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,330.03 : 1,196,896.80 = 480,123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,330.03/1,196,896.80 = 480,123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,330.03x = 1,196,896.80 × 480,123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,330.03x = 574,657,737,967.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,657,737,967.22/867,330.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,559.49

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