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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,962.69, 1,103,965.80 and 477,612.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,962.69, 1,103,965.80 and 477,612.66 is: 659,115.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,962.69 : 1,103,965.80 = 477,612.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,962.69/1,103,965.80 = 477,612.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,962.69x = 1,103,965.80 × 477,612.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,962.69x = 527,268,042,287.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,268,042,287.03/799,962.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,115.79

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