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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,401.32, 1,196,988.12 and 480,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,401.32, 1,196,988.12 and 480,234 is: 662,708.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,401.32 : 1,196,988.12 = 480,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,401.32/1,196,988.12 = 480,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,401.32x = 1,196,988.12 × 480,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,401.32x = 574,834,392,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,834,392,820.08/867,401.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,708.69

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