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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,347.50, 1,188,659.55 and 479,464.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,347.50, 1,188,659.55 and 479,464.49 is: 661,661.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,347.50 : 1,188,659.55 = 479,464.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,347.50/1,188,659.55 = 479,464.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,347.50x = 1,188,659.55 × 479,464.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,347.50x = 569,920,047,896.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,920,047,896.03/861,347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,661.00

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