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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,998.11, 1,201,936.77 and 483,838.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,998.11, 1,201,936.77 and 483,838.62 is: 667,674.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,998.11 : 1,201,936.77 = 483,838.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,998.11/1,201,936.77 = 483,838.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,998.11x = 1,201,936.77 × 483,838.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,998.11x = 581,543,428,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,543,428,124.06/870,998.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,674.73

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