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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,220.73, 1,203,678.81 and 479,769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,220.73, 1,203,678.81 and 479,769.20 is: 662,089.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,220.73 : 1,203,678.81 = 479,769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,220.73/1,203,678.81 = 479,769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,220.73x = 1,203,678.81 × 479,769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,220.73x = 577,488,016,196.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,488,016,196.06/872,220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,089.30

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