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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,398, 1,188,727.96 and 479,415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,398, 1,188,727.96 and 479,415.60 is: 661,592.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,398 : 1,188,727.96 = 479,415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,398/1,188,727.96 = 479,415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,398x = 1,188,727.96 × 479,415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,398x = 569,894,728,180.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,894,728,180.18/861,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,592.82

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