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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,609, 1,198,651.44 and 481,407.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,609, 1,198,651.44 and 481,407.92 is: 664,326.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,609 : 1,198,651.44 = 481,407.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,609/1,198,651.44 = 481,407.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,609x = 1,198,651.44 × 481,407.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,609x = 577,040,296,535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,040,296,535.41/868,609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,326.87

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