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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,954.20, 1,287,968.10 and 479,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,954.20, 1,287,968.10 and 479,176.60 is: 719,343.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,954.20 : 1,287,968.10 = 479,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,954.20/1,287,968.10 = 479,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,954.20x = 1,287,968.10 × 479,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,954.20x = 617,164,175,066.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,164,175,066.46/857,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,343.96

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