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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,222.28, 1,079,475.10 and 480,416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,222.28, 1,079,475.10 and 480,416.28 is: 662,979.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,222.28 : 1,079,475.10 = 480,416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,222.28/1,079,475.10 = 480,416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,222.28x = 1,079,475.10 × 480,416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,222.28x = 518,597,411,894.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,597,411,894.63/782,222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,979.60

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