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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,318.50, 1,188,607.92 and 479,345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,318.50, 1,188,607.92 and 479,345.18 is: 661,489.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,318.50 : 1,188,607.92 = 479,345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,318.50/1,188,607.92 = 479,345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,318.50x = 1,188,607.92 × 479,345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,318.50x = 569,753,477,361.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,753,477,361.83/861,318.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,489.89

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