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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,555.50, 1,198,577.62 and 481,354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,555.50, 1,198,577.62 and 481,354.44 is: 664,253.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,555.50 : 1,198,577.62 = 481,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,555.50/1,198,577.62 = 481,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,555.50x = 1,198,577.62 × 481,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,555.50x = 576,940,659,071.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,940,659,071.63/868,555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,253.07

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