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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,955.41, 1,199,229.48 and 481,892.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,955.41, 1,199,229.48 and 481,892.05 is: 665,050.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,955.41 : 1,199,229.48 = 481,892.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,955.41/1,199,229.48 = 481,892.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,955.41x = 1,199,229.48 × 481,892.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,955.41x = 577,899,157,640.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,899,157,640.55/868,955.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,050.41

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