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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,615.81, 1,161,437.24 and 479,063.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,615.81, 1,161,437.24 and 479,063.01 is: 661,111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,615.81 : 1,161,437.24 = 479,063.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,615.81/1,161,437.24 = 479,063.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,615.81x = 1,161,437.24 × 479,063.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,615.81x = 556,401,620,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,401,620,120.49/841,615.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,111.18

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