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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,995.18, 1,213,117.32 and 472,132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,995.18, 1,213,117.32 and 472,132.78 is: 707,980.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,995.18 : 1,213,117.32 = 472,132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,995.18/1,213,117.32 = 472,132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,995.18x = 1,213,117.32 × 472,132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,995.18x = 572,752,452,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,752,452,757.75/808,995.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,980.06

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