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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,786.67, 1,196,142.59 and 479,591.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,786.67, 1,196,142.59 and 479,591.99 is: 661,824.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,786.67 : 1,196,142.59 = 479,591.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,786.67/1,196,142.59 = 479,591.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,786.67x = 1,196,142.59 × 479,591.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,786.67x = 573,660,405,061.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,660,405,061.85/866,786.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,824.21

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