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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,182.76, 1,198,097.22 and 481,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,182.76, 1,198,097.22 and 481,010.40 is: 663,797.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,182.76 : 1,198,097.22 = 481,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,182.76/1,198,097.22 = 481,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,182.76x = 1,198,097.22 × 481,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,182.76x = 576,297,223,031.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,297,223,031.09/868,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,797.13

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