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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,003.64, 1,188,160.14 and 479,043.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,003.64, 1,188,160.14 and 479,043.64 is: 661,066.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,003.64 : 1,188,160.14 = 479,043.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,003.64/1,188,160.14 = 479,043.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,003.64x = 1,188,160.14 × 479,043.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,003.64x = 569,180,558,368.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,180,558,368.51/861,003.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,066.38

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