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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,097.76, 1,198,048.48 and 481,034.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,097.76, 1,198,048.48 and 481,034.59 is: 663,868.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,097.76 : 1,198,048.48 = 481,034.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,097.76/1,198,048.48 = 481,034.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,097.76x = 1,198,048.48 × 481,034.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,097.76x = 576,302,759,966.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,302,759,966.87/868,097.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,868.50

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