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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,794.25, 1,109,237.65 and 477,172.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,794.25, 1,109,237.65 and 477,172.77 is: 658,499.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,794.25 : 1,109,237.65 = 477,172.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,794.25/1,109,237.65 = 477,172.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,794.25x = 1,109,237.65 × 477,172.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,794.25x = 529,298,000,845.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,298,000,845.86/803,794.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,499.36

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