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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,317.46, 1,188,606.54 and 479,344.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,317.46, 1,188,606.54 and 479,344.14 is: 661,488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,317.46 : 1,188,606.54 = 479,344.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,317.46/1,188,606.54 = 479,344.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,317.46x = 1,188,606.54 × 479,344.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,317.46x = 569,751,579,714.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,751,579,714.68/861,317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,488.48

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