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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,317.10, 1,188,605.90 and 479,343.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,317.10, 1,188,605.90 and 479,343.89 is: 661,488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,317.10 : 1,188,605.90 = 479,343.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,317.10/1,188,605.90 = 479,343.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,317.10x = 1,188,605.90 × 479,343.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,317.10x = 569,750,979,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,750,979,952.83/861,317.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,488.06

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