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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,199.88, 1,198,124.28 and 481,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,199.88, 1,198,124.28 and 481,023.48 is: 663,817.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,199.88 : 1,198,124.28 = 481,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,199.88/1,198,124.28 = 481,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,199.88x = 1,198,124.28 × 481,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,199.88x = 576,325,910,638.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,325,910,638.09/868,199.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,817.08

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