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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,231.59, 1,198,062.29 and 480,950.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,231.59, 1,198,062.29 and 480,950.10 is: 663,657.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,231.59 : 1,198,062.29 = 480,950.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,231.59/1,198,062.29 = 480,950.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,231.59x = 1,198,062.29 × 480,950.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,231.59x = 576,208,175,776.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,208,175,776.98/868,231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,657.23

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