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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,685.68, 1,189,103.07 and 479,712.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,685.68, 1,189,103.07 and 479,712.45 is: 661,990.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,685.68 : 1,189,103.07 = 479,712.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,685.68/1,189,103.07 = 479,712.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,685.68x = 1,189,103.07 × 479,712.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,685.68x = 570,427,547,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,427,547,012.22/861,685.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,990.28

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