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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,933.76, 1,196,370.57 and 479,777.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,933.76, 1,196,370.57 and 479,777.34 is: 662,093.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,933.76 : 1,196,370.57 = 479,777.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,933.76/1,196,370.57 = 479,777.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,933.76x = 1,196,370.57 × 479,777.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,933.76x = 573,991,489,728.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,991,489,728.88/866,933.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,093.83

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