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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,428.71, 1,195,591.37 and 479,235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,428.71, 1,195,591.37 and 479,235.79 is: 661,301.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,428.71 : 1,195,591.37 = 479,235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,428.71/1,195,591.37 = 479,235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,428.71x = 1,195,591.37 × 479,235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,428.71x = 572,970,180,999.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,970,180,999.73/866,428.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,301.01

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