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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,410.69, 1,198,444.95 and 481,225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,410.69, 1,198,444.95 and 481,225.02 is: 664,111.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,410.69 : 1,198,444.95 = 481,225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,410.69/1,198,444.95 = 481,225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,410.69x = 1,198,444.95 × 481,225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,410.69x = 576,721,695,032.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,721,695,032.65/868,410.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,111.69

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