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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,793.72, 1,104,986.07 and 478,435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,793.72, 1,104,986.07 and 478,435.32 is: 660,175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,793.72 : 1,104,986.07 = 478,435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,793.72/1,104,986.07 = 478,435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,793.72x = 1,104,986.07 × 478,435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,793.72x = 528,664,363,995.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,664,363,995.99/800,793.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,175.46

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