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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,400.33, 1,196,986.74 and 480,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,400.33, 1,196,986.74 and 480,233 is: 662,707.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,400.33 : 1,196,986.74 = 480,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,400.33/1,196,986.74 = 480,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,400.33x = 1,196,986.74 × 480,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,400.33x = 574,832,533,110.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,832,533,110.42/867,400.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,707.30

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