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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,056, 1,106,837.52 and 479,779.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,056, 1,106,837.52 and 479,779.68 is: 662,096.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,056 : 1,106,837.52 = 479,779.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,056/1,106,837.52 = 479,779.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,056x = 1,106,837.52 × 479,779.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,056x = 531,038,151,157.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,038,151,157.59/802,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,096.10

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