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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,993.17, 1,213,114.32 and 472,130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,993.17, 1,213,114.32 and 472,130.78 is: 707,977.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,993.17 : 1,213,114.32 = 472,130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,993.17/1,213,114.32 = 472,130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,993.17x = 1,213,114.32 × 472,130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,993.17x = 572,748,604,065.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,748,604,065.20/808,993.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,977.06

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