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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,206.28, 1,188,448.92 and 479,229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,206.28, 1,188,448.92 and 479,229.72 is: 661,328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,206.28 : 1,188,448.92 = 479,229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,206.28/1,188,448.92 = 479,229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,206.28x = 1,188,448.92 × 479,229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,206.28x = 569,540,043,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,540,043,165.90/861,206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,328.25

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