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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,063.07, 1,197,914.01 and 480,877.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,063.07, 1,197,914.01 and 480,877.26 is: 663,603.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,063.07 : 1,197,914.01 = 480,877.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,063.07/1,197,914.01 = 480,877.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,063.07x = 1,197,914.01 × 480,877.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,063.07x = 576,049,606,844.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,049,606,844.41/868,063.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,603.41

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