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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,277.79, 1,189,980.09 and 480,304.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,277.79, 1,189,980.09 and 480,304.47 is: 662,840.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,277.79 : 1,189,980.09 = 480,304.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,277.79/1,189,980.09 = 480,304.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,277.79x = 1,189,980.09 × 480,304.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,277.79x = 571,552,756,438.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,552,756,438.00/862,277.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,840.63

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