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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,007.35, 1,196,443.12 and 479,799.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,007.35, 1,196,443.12 and 479,799.47 is: 662,108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,007.35 : 1,196,443.12 = 479,799.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,007.35/1,196,443.12 = 479,799.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,007.35x = 1,196,443.12 × 479,799.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,007.35x = 574,052,774,861.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,052,774,861.15/867,007.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,108.31

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