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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,232.59, 1,198,063.66 and 480,951.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,232.59, 1,198,063.66 and 480,951.10 is: 663,658.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,232.59 : 1,198,063.66 = 480,951.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,232.59/1,198,063.66 = 480,951.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,232.59x = 1,198,063.66 × 480,951.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,232.59x = 576,210,035,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,210,035,147.03/868,232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,658.61

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