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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,242.32, 1,195,407.41 and 479,074.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,242.32, 1,195,407.41 and 479,074.05 is: 661,118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,242.32 : 1,195,407.41 = 479,074.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,242.32/1,195,407.41 = 479,074.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,242.32x = 1,195,407.41 × 479,074.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,242.32x = 572,688,669,308.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,688,669,308.71/866,242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,118.32

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