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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,847.44, 1,077,152.76 and 475,017.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,847.44, 1,077,152.76 and 475,017.36 is: 655,270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,847.44 : 1,077,152.76 = 475,017.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,847.44/1,077,152.76 = 475,017.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,847.44x = 1,077,152.76 × 475,017.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,847.44x = 511,666,260,371.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,666,260,371.91/780,847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,270.46

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