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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,348.75, 1,188,661.28 and 479,465.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,348.75, 1,188,661.28 and 479,465.74 is: 661,662.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,348.75 : 1,188,661.28 = 479,465.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,348.75/1,188,661.28 = 479,465.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,348.75x = 1,188,661.28 × 479,465.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,348.75x = 569,922,360,224.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,922,360,224.55/861,348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,662.72

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