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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,367.86, 1,188,667.43 and 479,386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,367.86, 1,188,667.43 and 479,386.44 is: 661,542.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,367.86 : 1,188,667.43 = 479,386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,367.86/1,188,667.43 = 479,386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,367.86x = 1,188,667.43 × 479,386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,367.86x = 569,831,045,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,831,045,214.72/861,367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,542.03

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