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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,599.20, 1,195,884.52 and 479,404.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,599.20, 1,195,884.52 and 479,404.62 is: 661,566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,599.20 : 1,195,884.52 = 479,404.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,599.20/1,195,884.52 = 479,404.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,599.20x = 1,195,884.52 × 479,404.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,599.20x = 573,312,563,874.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,312,563,874.48/866,599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,566.00

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