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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,548.11, 1,198,596.50 and 481,388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,548.11, 1,198,596.50 and 481,388.52 is: 664,316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,548.11 : 1,198,596.50 = 481,388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,548.11/1,198,596.50 = 481,388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,548.11x = 1,198,596.50 × 481,388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,548.11x = 576,990,592,805.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,990,592,805.24/868,548.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,316.22

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