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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,944, 1,106,682.72 and 479,667.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,944, 1,106,682.72 and 479,667.68 is: 661,941.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,944 : 1,106,682.72 = 479,667.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,944/1,106,682.72 = 479,667.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,944x = 1,106,682.72 × 479,667.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,944x = 530,839,932,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,839,932,798.49/801,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,941.40

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