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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,560.14, 1,195,830.60 and 479,365.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,560.14, 1,195,830.60 and 479,365.47 is: 661,511.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,560.14 : 1,195,830.60 = 479,365.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,560.14/1,195,830.60 = 479,365.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,560.14x = 1,195,830.60 × 479,365.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,560.14x = 573,239,897,609.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,239,897,609.38/866,560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,511.96

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