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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,976.92, 1,199,259.14 and 481,913.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,976.92, 1,199,259.14 and 481,913.56 is: 665,080.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,976.92 : 1,199,259.14 = 481,913.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,976.92/1,199,259.14 = 481,913.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,976.92x = 1,199,259.14 × 481,913.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,976.92x = 577,939,241,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,939,241,519.94/868,976.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,080.08

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