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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,322.48, 1,188,613.42 and 479,349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,322.48, 1,188,613.42 and 479,349.16 is: 661,495.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,322.48 : 1,188,613.42 = 479,349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,322.48/1,188,613.42 = 479,349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,322.48x = 1,188,613.42 × 479,349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,322.48x = 569,760,844,441.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,760,844,441.73/861,322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,495.38

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