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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,495.44, 1,195,671.71 and 479,249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,495.44, 1,195,671.71 and 479,249.33 is: 661,313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,495.44 : 1,195,671.71 = 479,249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,495.44/1,195,671.71 = 479,249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,495.44x = 1,195,671.71 × 479,249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,495.44x = 573,024,861,137.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,024,861,137.22/866,495.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,313.19

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