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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,082.40, 1,197,910.08 and 480,876.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,082.40, 1,197,910.08 and 480,876.48 is: 663,585.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,082.40 : 1,197,910.08 = 480,876.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,082.40/1,197,910.08 = 480,876.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,082.40x = 1,197,910.08 × 480,876.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,082.40x = 576,046,782,626.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,046,782,626.92/868,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,585.37

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