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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,775.33, 1,196,185.20 and 479,584.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,775.33, 1,196,185.20 and 479,584.46 is: 661,846.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,775.33 : 1,196,185.20 = 479,584.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,775.33/1,196,185.20 = 479,584.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,775.33x = 1,196,185.20 × 479,584.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,775.33x = 573,671,827,221.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,671,827,221.07/866,775.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,846.05

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