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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,399.33, 1,196,985.36 and 480,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,399.33, 1,196,985.36 and 480,232 is: 662,705.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,399.33 : 1,196,985.36 = 480,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,399.33/1,196,985.36 = 480,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,399.33x = 1,196,985.36 × 480,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,399.33x = 574,830,673,403.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,830,673,403.52/867,399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,705.93

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