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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,567.28, 1,197,242.52 and 485,593.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,567.28, 1,197,242.52 and 485,593.96 is: 670,119.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,567.28 : 1,197,242.52 = 485,593.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,567.28/1,197,242.52 = 485,593.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,567.28x = 1,197,242.52 × 485,593.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,567.28x = 581,373,736,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,373,736,367.18/867,567.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,119.48

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