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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,664.32, 1,080,245.72 and 476,840.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,664.32, 1,080,245.72 and 476,840.72 is: 658,143.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,664.32 : 1,080,245.72 = 476,840.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,664.32/1,080,245.72 = 476,840.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,664.32x = 1,080,245.72 × 476,840.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,664.32x = 515,105,146,901.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,105,146,901.72/782,664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,143.13

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