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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,232.59, 1,195,366.68 and 479,022.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,232.59, 1,195,366.68 and 479,022.87 is: 661,032.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,232.59 : 1,195,366.68 = 479,022.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,232.59/1,195,366.68 = 479,022.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,232.59x = 1,195,366.68 × 479,022.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,232.59x = 572,607,977,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,607,977,755.97/866,232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,032.60

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