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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,593.57, 1,197,278.93 and 485,620.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,593.57, 1,197,278.93 and 485,620.43 is: 670,156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,593.57 : 1,197,278.93 = 485,620.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,593.57/1,197,278.93 = 485,620.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,593.57x = 1,197,278.93 × 485,620.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,593.57x = 581,423,104,044.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,423,104,044.20/867,593.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,156.08

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