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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,241.14, 1,093,432.55 and 470,128.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,241.14, 1,093,432.55 and 470,128.85 is: 648,860.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,241.14 : 1,093,432.55 = 470,128.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,241.14/1,093,432.55 = 470,128.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,241.14x = 1,093,432.55 × 470,128.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,241.14x = 514,054,179,466.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,054,179,466.26/792,241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,860.75

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