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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,964, 1,110,607.82 and 482,556.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,964, 1,110,607.82 and 482,556.46 is: 665,782.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,964 : 1,110,607.82 = 482,556.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,964/1,110,607.82 = 482,556.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,964x = 1,110,607.82 × 482,556.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,964x = 535,930,978,067.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,930,978,067.52/804,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,782.54

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