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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,896.41, 1,198,980.23 and 481,700.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,896.41, 1,198,980.23 and 481,700.97 is: 664,693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,896.41 : 1,198,980.23 = 481,700.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,896.41/1,198,980.23 = 481,700.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,896.41x = 1,198,980.23 × 481,700.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,896.41x = 577,549,937,393.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,549,937,393.32/868,896.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,693.67

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