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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,366.28, 1,083,777.03 and 479,953.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,366.28, 1,083,777.03 and 479,953.62 is: 662,318.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,366.28 : 1,083,777.03 = 479,953.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,366.28/1,083,777.03 = 479,953.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,366.28x = 1,083,777.03 × 479,953.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,366.28x = 520,162,708,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,162,708,821.35/785,366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,318.62

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