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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,212.69, 1,195,381.08 and 479,007.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,212.69, 1,195,381.08 and 479,007.97 is: 661,035.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,212.69 : 1,195,381.08 = 479,007.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,212.69/1,195,381.08 = 479,007.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,212.69x = 1,195,381.08 × 479,007.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,212.69x = 572,597,064,507.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,597,064,507.21/866,212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,035.18

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