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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,363.44, 1,195,560.62 and 479,168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,363.44, 1,195,560.62 and 479,168.78 is: 661,241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,363.44 : 1,195,560.62 = 479,168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,363.44/1,195,560.62 = 479,168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,363.44x = 1,195,560.62 × 479,168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,363.44x = 572,875,323,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,875,323,701.44/866,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,241.34

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