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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,222.73, 1,203,681.57 and 479,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,222.73, 1,203,681.57 and 479,771.20 is: 662,092.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,222.73 : 1,203,681.57 = 479,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,222.73/1,203,681.57 = 479,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,222.73x = 1,203,681.57 × 479,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,222.73x = 577,491,751,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,491,751,256.78/872,222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,092.07

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