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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,350.20, 1,188,663.29 and 479,467.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,350.20, 1,188,663.29 and 479,467.19 is: 661,664.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,350.20 : 1,188,663.29 = 479,467.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,350.20/1,188,663.29 = 479,467.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,350.20x = 1,188,663.29 × 479,467.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,350.20x = 569,925,045,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,925,045,115.12/861,350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,664.73

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