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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,511.01, 1,198,544.36 and 486,540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,511.01, 1,198,544.36 and 486,540.52 is: 671,425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,511.01 : 1,198,544.36 = 486,540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,511.01/1,198,544.36 = 486,540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,511.01x = 1,198,544.36 × 486,540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,511.01x = 583,140,397,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,140,397,373.82/868,511.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,425.46

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