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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,138.62, 1,198,003.38 and 480,938.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,138.62, 1,198,003.38 and 480,938.10 is: 663,679.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,138.62 : 1,198,003.38 = 480,938.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,138.62/1,198,003.38 = 480,938.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,138.62x = 1,198,003.38 × 480,938.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,138.62x = 576,165,469,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,165,469,370.78/868,138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,679.11

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