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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,736.51, 1,301,969.85 and 484,470.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,736.51, 1,301,969.85 and 484,470.02 is: 726,072.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,736.51 : 1,301,969.85 = 484,470.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,736.51/1,301,969.85 = 484,470.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,736.51x = 1,301,969.85 × 484,470.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,736.51x = 630,765,359,268.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,765,359,268.90/868,736.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,072.12

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