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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,332.22, 1,083,729.76 and 479,919.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,332.22, 1,083,729.76 and 479,919.80 is: 662,271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,332.22 : 1,083,729.76 = 479,919.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,332.22/1,083,729.76 = 479,919.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,332.22x = 1,083,729.76 × 479,919.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,332.22x = 520,103,369,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,103,369,673.25/785,332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,271.78

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