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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,004.97, 1,196,439.84 and 479,797.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,004.97, 1,196,439.84 and 479,797.10 is: 662,105.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,004.97 : 1,196,439.84 = 479,797.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,004.97/1,196,439.84 = 479,797.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,004.97x = 1,196,439.84 × 479,797.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,004.97x = 574,048,359,574.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,048,359,574.27/867,004.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,105.04

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