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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,949.61, 1,202,754.62 and 477,881.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,949.61, 1,202,754.62 and 477,881.17 is: 716,720.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,949.61 : 1,202,754.62 = 477,881.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,949.61/1,202,754.62 = 477,881.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,949.61x = 1,202,754.62 × 477,881.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,949.61x = 574,773,783,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,773,783,216.32/801,949.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,720.57

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