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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,935.56, 1,196,372.13 and 479,767.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,935.56, 1,196,372.13 and 479,767.02 is: 662,079.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,935.56 : 1,196,372.13 = 479,767.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,935.56/1,196,372.13 = 479,767.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,935.56x = 1,196,372.13 × 479,767.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,935.56x = 573,979,891,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,979,891,621.15/866,935.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,079.07

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