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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,223.03, 1,079,476.14 and 480,417.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,223.03, 1,079,476.14 and 480,417.03 is: 662,980.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,223.03 : 1,079,476.14 = 480,417.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,223.03/1,079,476.14 = 480,417.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,223.03x = 1,079,476.14 × 480,417.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,223.03x = 518,598,718,732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,598,718,732.58/782,223.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,980.63

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