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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,923.26, 1,196,356.07 and 479,766.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,923.26, 1,196,356.07 and 479,766.85 is: 662,079.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,923.26 : 1,196,356.07 = 479,766.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,923.26/1,196,356.07 = 479,766.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,923.26x = 1,196,356.07 × 479,766.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,923.26x = 573,971,986,770.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,971,986,770.97/866,923.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,079.35

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