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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,462.88, 1,197,948.16 and 574,112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,462.88, 1,197,948.16 and 574,112.48 is: 791,924.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,462.88 : 1,197,948.16 = 574,112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,462.88/1,197,948.16 = 574,112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,462.88x = 1,197,948.16 × 574,112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,462.88x = 687,756,989,049.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,756,989,049.04/868,462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,924.45

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