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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,145.69, 1,203,533.01 and 484,959.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,145.69, 1,203,533.01 and 484,959.21 is: 669,228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,145.69 : 1,203,533.01 = 484,959.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,145.69/1,203,533.01 = 484,959.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,145.69x = 1,203,533.01 × 484,959.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,145.69x = 583,664,417,738.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,664,417,738.52/872,145.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,228.12

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