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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,942.53, 1,300,782.80 and 483,676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,942.53, 1,300,782.80 and 483,676.08 is: 724,883.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,942.53 : 1,300,782.80 = 483,676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,942.53/1,300,782.80 = 483,676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,942.53x = 1,300,782.80 × 483,676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,942.53x = 629,157,523,217.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,157,523,217.04/867,942.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,883.85

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