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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,790.18, 1,196,147.43 and 479,595.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,790.18, 1,196,147.43 and 479,595.51 is: 661,829.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,790.18 : 1,196,147.43 = 479,595.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,790.18/1,196,147.43 = 479,595.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,790.18x = 1,196,147.43 × 479,595.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,790.18x = 573,666,936,726.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,666,936,726.04/866,790.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,829.07

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