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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,571.76, 1,085,552.28 and 480,827.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,571.76, 1,085,552.28 and 480,827.09 is: 663,592.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,571.76 : 1,085,552.28 = 480,827.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,571.76/1,085,552.28 = 480,827.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,571.76x = 1,085,552.28 × 480,827.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,571.76x = 521,962,938,407.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,962,938,407.50/786,571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,592.27

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