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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,115, 1,106,918.70 and 479,838.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,115, 1,106,918.70 and 479,838.68 is: 662,177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,115 : 1,106,918.70 = 479,838.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,115/1,106,918.70 = 479,838.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,115x = 1,106,918.70 × 479,838.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,115x = 531,142,407,875.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,142,407,875.32/802,115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,177.38

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