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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,412.36, 1,197,003.30 and 480,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,412.36, 1,197,003.30 and 480,245 is: 662,723.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,412.36 : 1,197,003.30 = 480,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,412.36/1,197,003.30 = 480,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,412.36x = 1,197,003.30 × 480,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,412.36x = 574,854,849,808.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,854,849,808.50/867,412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,723.84

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