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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,971.92, 1,199,252.24 and 481,908.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,971.92, 1,199,252.24 and 481,908.56 is: 665,073.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,971.92 : 1,199,252.24 = 481,908.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,971.92/1,199,252.24 = 481,908.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,971.92x = 1,199,252.24 × 481,908.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,971.92x = 577,929,920,055.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,929,920,055.18/868,971.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,073.18

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