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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,511.44, 1,197,165.65 and 485,538.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,511.44, 1,197,165.65 and 485,538.21 is: 670,042.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,511.44 : 1,197,165.65 = 485,538.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,511.44/1,197,165.65 = 485,538.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,511.44x = 1,197,165.65 × 485,538.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,511.44x = 581,269,664,346.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,269,664,346.80/867,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,042.65

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