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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,782.80, 1,287,072.60 and 479,702.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,782.80, 1,287,072.60 and 479,702.80 is: 718,938.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,782.80 : 1,287,072.60 = 479,702.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,782.80/1,287,072.60 = 479,702.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,782.80x = 1,287,072.60 × 479,702.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,782.80x = 617,412,330,023.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,412,330,023.28/858,782.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,938.86

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