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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,776.33, 1,196,186.58 and 479,585.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,776.33, 1,196,186.58 and 479,585.46 is: 661,847.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,776.33 : 1,196,186.58 = 479,585.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,776.33/1,196,186.58 = 479,585.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,776.33x = 1,196,186.58 × 479,585.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,776.33x = 573,673,691,215.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,673,691,215.13/866,776.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,847.44

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