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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,567, 1,195,840.08 and 479,372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,567, 1,195,840.08 and 479,372.32 is: 661,521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,567 : 1,195,840.08 = 479,372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,567/1,195,840.08 = 479,372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,567x = 1,195,840.08 × 479,372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,567x = 573,252,633,498.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,252,633,498.59/866,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,521.42

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