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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,732.73, 1,104,978.18 and 478,620.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,732.73, 1,104,978.18 and 478,620.43 is: 660,476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,732.73 : 1,104,978.18 = 478,620.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,732.73/1,104,978.18 = 478,620.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,732.73x = 1,104,978.18 × 478,620.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,732.73x = 528,865,131,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,865,131,652.22/800,732.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,476.48

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