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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,575.04, 1,198,604.46 and 481,373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,575.04, 1,198,604.46 and 481,373.98 is: 664,279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,575.04 : 1,198,604.46 = 481,373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,575.04/1,198,604.46 = 481,373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,575.04x = 1,198,604.46 × 481,373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,575.04x = 576,976,999,355.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,976,999,355.95/868,575.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,279.97

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