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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,322.99, 1,188,614.13 and 479,349.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,322.99, 1,188,614.13 and 479,349.67 is: 661,496.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,322.99 : 1,188,614.13 = 479,349.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,322.99/1,188,614.13 = 479,349.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,322.99x = 1,188,614.13 × 479,349.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,322.99x = 569,761,790,972.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,761,790,972.84/861,322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,496.09

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