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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,491.14, 1,203,890.36 and 485,255.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,491.14, 1,203,890.36 and 485,255.66 is: 669,570.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,491.14 : 1,203,890.36 = 485,255.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,491.14/1,203,890.36 = 485,255.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,491.14x = 1,203,890.36 × 485,255.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,491.14x = 584,194,602,763.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,194,602,763.71/872,491.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,570.81

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