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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,735.52, 1,189,242.12 and 479,753.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,735.52, 1,189,242.12 and 479,753.92 is: 662,086.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,735.52 : 1,189,242.12 = 479,753.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,735.52/1,189,242.12 = 479,753.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,735.52x = 1,189,242.12 × 479,753.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,735.52x = 570,543,568,899.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,543,568,899.11/861,735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,086.63

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