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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,861.36, 1,106,568.59 and 479,571.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,861.36, 1,106,568.59 and 479,571.41 is: 661,808.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,861.36 : 1,106,568.59 = 479,571.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,861.36/1,106,568.59 = 479,571.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,861.36x = 1,106,568.59 × 479,571.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,861.36x = 530,678,651,037.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,678,651,037.31/801,861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,808.48

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