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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,686, 1,161,372.48 and 479,088.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,686, 1,161,372.48 and 479,088.72 is: 661,054.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,686 : 1,161,372.48 = 479,088.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,686/1,161,372.48 = 479,088.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,686x = 1,161,372.48 × 479,088.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,686x = 556,400,454,886.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,400,454,886.43/841,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,054.66

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