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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,677.58, 1,196,004.45 and 479,521.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,677.58, 1,196,004.45 and 479,521.17 is: 661,733.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,677.58 : 1,196,004.45 = 479,521.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,677.58/1,196,004.45 = 479,521.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,677.58x = 1,196,004.45 × 479,521.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,677.58x = 573,509,453,189.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,509,453,189.21/866,677.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,733.34

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