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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,007.98, 1,196,443.98 and 479,800.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,007.98, 1,196,443.98 and 479,800.10 is: 662,109.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,007.98 : 1,196,443.98 = 479,800.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,007.98/1,196,443.98 = 479,800.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,007.98x = 1,196,443.98 × 479,800.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,007.98x = 574,053,935,266.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,053,935,266.18/867,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,109.17

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