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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,606.72, 1,104,728.17 and 478,248.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,606.72, 1,104,728.17 and 478,248.39 is: 659,917.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,606.72 : 1,104,728.17 = 478,248.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,606.72/1,104,728.17 = 478,248.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,606.72x = 1,104,728.17 × 478,248.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,606.72x = 528,334,467,494.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,334,467,494.53/800,606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,917.60

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