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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,105.72, 1,198,061.30 and 486,125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,105.72, 1,198,061.30 and 486,125.56 is: 670,895.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,105.72 : 1,198,061.30 = 486,125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,105.72/1,198,061.30 = 486,125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,105.72x = 1,198,061.30 × 486,125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,105.72x = 582,408,220,376.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,408,220,376.83/868,105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,895.50

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