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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,667.82, 1,201,481.17 and 483,507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,667.82, 1,201,481.17 and 483,507.80 is: 667,218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,667.82 : 1,201,481.17 = 483,507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,667.82/1,201,481.17 = 483,507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,667.82x = 1,201,481.17 × 483,507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,667.82x = 580,925,514,537.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,925,514,537.51/870,667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,218.31

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