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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,940, 1,106,677.20 and 479,663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,940, 1,106,677.20 and 479,663.68 is: 661,935.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,940 : 1,106,677.20 = 479,663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,940/1,106,677.20 = 479,663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,940x = 1,106,677.20 × 479,663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,940x = 530,832,858,324.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,832,858,324.10/801,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,935.88

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