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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,293.72, 1,188,576.66 and 479,314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,293.72, 1,188,576.66 and 479,314.04 is: 661,448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,293.72 : 1,188,576.66 = 479,314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,293.72/1,188,576.66 = 479,314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,293.72x = 1,188,576.66 × 479,314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,293.72x = 569,701,480,754.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,701,480,754.31/861,293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,448.55

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