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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,973.42, 1,199,254.31 and 481,910.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,973.42, 1,199,254.31 and 481,910.06 is: 665,075.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,973.42 : 1,199,254.31 = 481,910.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,973.42/1,199,254.31 = 481,910.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,973.42x = 1,199,254.31 × 481,910.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,973.42x = 577,932,716,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,932,716,487.36/868,973.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,075.25

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