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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,557.64, 1,195,827.16 and 479,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,557.64, 1,195,827.16 and 479,362.96 is: 661,508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,557.64 : 1,195,827.16 = 479,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,557.64/1,195,827.16 = 479,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,557.64x = 1,195,827.16 × 479,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,557.64x = 573,235,247,065.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,235,247,065.99/866,557.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,508.50

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