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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,051.47, 1,197,897.90 and 486,091.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,051.47, 1,197,897.90 and 486,091.92 is: 670,799.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,051.47 : 1,197,897.90 = 486,091.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,051.47/1,197,897.90 = 486,091.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,051.47x = 1,197,897.90 × 486,091.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,051.47x = 582,288,490,174.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,288,490,174.97/868,051.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,799.50

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