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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,270.46, 1,079,495.91 and 480,406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,270.46, 1,079,495.91 and 480,406.14 is: 662,937.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,270.46 : 1,079,495.91 = 480,406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,270.46/1,079,495.91 = 480,406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,270.46x = 1,079,495.91 × 480,406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,270.46x = 518,596,463,268.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,596,463,268.89/782,270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,937.55

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