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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,084.90, 1,195,092.83 and 478,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,084.90, 1,195,092.83 and 478,848 is: 660,752.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,084.90 : 1,195,092.83 = 478,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,084.90/1,195,092.83 = 478,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,084.90x = 1,195,092.83 × 478,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,084.90x = 572,267,812,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,267,812,656.96/866,084.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,752.56

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