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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,222.73, 1,093,237.86 and 469,739.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,222.73, 1,093,237.86 and 469,739.86 is: 648,223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,222.73 : 1,093,237.86 = 469,739.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,222.73/1,093,237.86 = 469,739.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,222.73x = 1,093,237.86 × 469,739.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,222.73x = 513,537,398,331.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,537,398,331.53/792,222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,223.51

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