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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,400.61, 1,198,431.08 and 481,214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,400.61, 1,198,431.08 and 481,214.98 is: 664,097.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,400.61 : 1,198,431.08 = 481,214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,400.61/1,198,431.08 = 481,214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,400.61x = 1,198,431.08 × 481,214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,400.61x = 576,702,988,193.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,702,988,193.58/868,400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,097.86

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