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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,774.56, 1,196,127.12 and 479,604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,774.56, 1,196,127.12 and 479,604.64 is: 661,842.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,774.56 : 1,196,127.12 = 479,604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,774.56/1,196,127.12 = 479,604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,774.56x = 1,196,127.12 × 479,604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,774.56x = 573,668,116,781.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,668,116,781.84/866,774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,842.36

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