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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,308.94, 1,188,594.66 and 479,335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,308.94, 1,188,594.66 and 479,335.73 is: 661,476.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,308.94 : 1,188,594.66 = 479,335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,308.94/1,188,594.66 = 479,335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,308.94x = 1,188,594.66 × 479,335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,308.94x = 569,735,882,183.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,735,882,183.47/861,308.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,476.80

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