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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,732.36, 1,197,461.52 and 485,762.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,732.36, 1,197,461.52 and 485,762.28 is: 670,346.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,732.36 : 1,197,461.52 = 485,762.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,732.36/1,197,461.52 = 485,762.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,732.36x = 1,197,461.52 × 485,762.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,732.36x = 581,681,638,167.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,681,638,167.47/867,732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,346.83

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