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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,465.90, 1,197,102.78 and 485,492.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,465.90, 1,197,102.78 and 485,492.68 is: 669,979.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,465.90 : 1,197,102.78 = 485,492.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,465.90/1,197,102.78 = 485,492.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,465.90x = 1,197,102.78 × 485,492.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,465.90x = 581,184,638,394.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,184,638,394.03/867,465.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,979.81

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