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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,468.04, 1,197,105.72 and 485,494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,468.04, 1,197,105.72 and 485,494.80 is: 669,982.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,468.04 : 1,197,105.72 = 485,494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,468.04/1,197,105.72 = 485,494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,468.04x = 1,197,105.72 × 485,494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,468.04x = 581,188,602,110.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,188,602,110.26/867,468.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,982.73

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