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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,018.86, 1,195,057.83 and 478,811.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,018.86, 1,195,057.83 and 478,811.89 is: 660,733.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,018.86 : 1,195,057.83 = 478,811.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,018.86/1,195,057.83 = 478,811.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,018.86x = 1,195,057.83 × 478,811.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,018.86x = 572,207,901,530.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,207,901,530.97/866,018.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,733.77

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