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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,315.60, 1,288,056.60 and 479,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,315.60, 1,288,056.60 and 479,235.60 is: 719,179.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,315.60 : 1,288,056.60 = 479,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,315.60/1,288,056.60 = 479,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,315.60x = 1,288,056.60 × 479,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,315.60x = 617,282,577,534.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,282,577,534.96/858,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,179.03

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