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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,114, 1,106,917.32 and 479,837.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,114, 1,106,917.32 and 479,837.68 is: 662,176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,114 : 1,106,917.32 = 479,837.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,114/1,106,917.32 = 479,837.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,114x = 1,106,917.32 × 479,837.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,114x = 531,140,638,780.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,140,638,780.62/802,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,176.00

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