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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,596.38, 1,189,023.87 and 479,648.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,596.38, 1,189,023.87 and 479,648.98 is: 661,927.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,596.38 : 1,189,023.87 = 479,648.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,596.38/1,189,023.87 = 479,648.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,596.38x = 1,189,023.87 × 479,648.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,596.38x = 570,314,086,441.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,314,086,441.15/861,596.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,927.21

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