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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,222.03, 1,079,474.76 and 480,416.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,222.03, 1,079,474.76 and 480,416.03 is: 662,979.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,222.03 : 1,079,474.76 = 480,416.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,222.03/1,079,474.76 = 480,416.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,222.03x = 1,079,474.76 × 480,416.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,222.03x = 518,596,976,282.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,596,976,282.32/782,222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,979.25

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