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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,241.89, 1,093,433.58 and 470,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,241.89, 1,093,433.58 and 470,129.60 is: 648,861.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,241.89 : 1,093,433.58 = 470,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,241.89/1,093,433.58 = 470,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,241.89x = 1,093,433.58 × 470,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,241.89x = 514,055,486,124.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,055,486,124.80/792,241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,861.78

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