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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,888.82, 1,197,678.70 and 485,921.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,888.82, 1,197,678.70 and 485,921.98 is: 670,567.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,888.82 : 1,197,678.70 = 485,921.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,888.82/1,197,678.70 = 485,921.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,888.82x = 1,197,678.70 × 485,921.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,888.82x = 581,978,405,307.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,978,405,307.83/867,888.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,567.93

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