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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,553.01, 1,195,820.78 and 479,358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,553.01, 1,195,820.78 and 479,358.34 is: 661,502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,553.01 : 1,195,820.78 = 479,358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,553.01/1,195,820.78 = 479,358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,553.01x = 1,195,820.78 × 479,358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,553.01x = 573,226,658,651.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,226,658,651.96/866,553.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,502.13

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