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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,955.10, 1,202,762.89 and 477,886.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,955.10, 1,202,762.89 and 477,886.66 is: 716,728.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,955.10 : 1,202,762.89 = 477,886.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,955.10/1,202,762.89 = 477,886.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,955.10x = 1,202,762.89 × 477,886.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,955.10x = 574,784,340,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,784,340,274.05/801,955.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,728.83

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