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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,787.98, 1,127,002.23 and 477,190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,787.98, 1,127,002.23 and 477,190.62 is: 658,426.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,787.98 : 1,127,002.23 = 477,190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,787.98/1,127,002.23 = 477,190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,787.98x = 1,127,002.23 × 477,190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,787.98x = 537,794,892,875.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,794,892,875.08/816,787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,426.55

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