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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,048.68, 1,197,894.17 and 480,862.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,048.68, 1,197,894.17 and 480,862.91 is: 663,583.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,048.68 : 1,197,894.17 = 480,862.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,048.68/1,197,894.17 = 480,862.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,048.68x = 1,197,894.17 × 480,862.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,048.68x = 576,022,877,950.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,022,877,950.27/868,048.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,583.61

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