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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,487.28, 1,188,852.48 and 479,505.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,487.28, 1,188,852.48 and 479,505.84 is: 661,718.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,487.28 : 1,188,852.48 = 479,505.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,487.28/1,188,852.48 = 479,505.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,487.28x = 1,188,852.48 × 479,505.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,487.28x = 570,061,707,058.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,061,707,058.48/861,487.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,718.08

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