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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,211.52, 1,199,501.12 and 487,237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,211.52, 1,199,501.12 and 487,237.76 is: 672,382.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,211.52 : 1,199,501.12 = 487,237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,211.52/1,199,501.12 = 487,237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,211.52x = 1,199,501.12 × 487,237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,211.52x = 584,442,238,826.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,442,238,826.29/869,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,382.07

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