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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,049.29, 1,197,895.06 and 480,863.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,049.29, 1,197,895.06 and 480,863.52 is: 663,584.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,049.29 : 1,197,895.06 = 480,863.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,049.29/1,197,895.06 = 480,863.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,049.29x = 1,197,895.06 × 480,863.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,049.29x = 576,024,035,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,024,035,743.29/868,049.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,584.48

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