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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,245.94, 1,195,427.34 and 479,041.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,245.94, 1,195,427.34 and 479,041.35 is: 661,081.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,245.94 : 1,195,427.34 = 479,041.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,245.94/1,195,427.34 = 479,041.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,245.94x = 1,195,427.34 × 479,041.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,245.94x = 572,659,126,780.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,659,126,780.51/866,245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,081.46

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