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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,594.68, 1,195,878.32 and 479,400.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,594.68, 1,195,878.32 and 479,400.12 is: 661,559.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,594.68 : 1,195,878.32 = 479,400.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,594.68/1,195,878.32 = 479,400.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,594.68x = 1,195,878.32 × 479,400.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,594.68x = 573,304,210,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,304,210,113.40/866,594.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,559.81

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