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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,789.54, 1,201,533.35 and 482,072.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,789.54, 1,201,533.35 and 482,072.01 is: 722,416.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,789.54 : 1,201,533.35 = 482,072.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,789.54/1,201,533.35 = 482,072.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,789.54x = 1,201,533.35 × 482,072.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,789.54x = 579,225,590,200.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,225,590,200.42/801,789.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,416.00

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