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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,550.32, 1,197,219.24 and 485,577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,550.32, 1,197,219.24 and 485,577.12 is: 670,096.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,550.32 : 1,197,219.24 = 485,577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,550.32/1,197,219.24 = 485,577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,550.32x = 1,197,219.24 × 485,577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,550.32x = 581,342,270,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,342,270,567.79/867,550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,096.31

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