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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,686.52, 1,189,174.50 and 479,704.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,686.52, 1,189,174.50 and 479,704.92 is: 662,019.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,686.52 : 1,189,174.50 = 479,704.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,686.52/1,189,174.50 = 479,704.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,686.52x = 1,189,174.50 × 479,704.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,686.52x = 570,452,858,388.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,452,858,388.54/861,686.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,019.01

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