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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,505.68, 1,188,851.40 and 479,522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,505.68, 1,188,851.40 and 479,522.64 is: 661,726.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,505.68 : 1,188,851.40 = 479,522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,505.68/1,188,851.40 = 479,522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,505.68x = 1,188,851.40 × 479,522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,505.68x = 570,081,161,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,081,161,895.70/861,505.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,726.53

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