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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,507.16, 1,198,587.73 and 481,314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,507.16, 1,198,587.73 and 481,314.44 is: 664,240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,507.16 : 1,198,587.73 = 481,314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,507.16/1,198,587.73 = 481,314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,507.16x = 1,198,587.73 × 481,314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,507.16x = 576,897,582,055.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,897,582,055.82/868,507.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,240.44

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