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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,489.28, 1,188,855.12 and 479,507.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,489.28, 1,188,855.12 and 479,507.86 is: 661,720.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,489.28 : 1,188,855.12 = 479,507.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,489.28/1,188,855.12 = 479,507.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,489.28x = 1,188,855.12 × 479,507.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,489.28x = 570,065,374,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,065,374,441.24/861,489.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,720.80

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