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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,337.25, 1,195,505.85 and 479,156.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,337.25, 1,195,505.85 and 479,156.17 is: 661,213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,337.25 : 1,195,505.85 = 479,156.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,337.25/1,195,505.85 = 479,156.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,337.25x = 1,195,505.85 × 479,156.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,337.25x = 572,834,004,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,834,004,298.60/866,337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,213.64

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