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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,133.26, 1,188,363.88 and 479,184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,133.26, 1,188,363.88 and 479,184.64 is: 661,274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,133.26 : 1,188,363.88 = 479,184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,133.26/1,188,363.88 = 479,184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,133.26x = 1,188,363.88 × 479,184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,133.26x = 569,445,718,026.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,445,718,026.80/861,133.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,274.79

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