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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,616.76, 1,197,299.40 and 485,643.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,616.76, 1,197,299.40 and 485,643.44 is: 670,181.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,616.76 : 1,197,299.40 = 485,643.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,616.76/1,197,299.40 = 485,643.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,616.76x = 1,197,299.40 × 485,643.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,616.76x = 581,460,599,325.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,460,599,325.94/867,616.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,181.38

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