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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,245.28, 1,093,438.20 and 470,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,245.28, 1,093,438.20 and 470,133 is: 648,866.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,245.28 : 1,093,438.20 = 470,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,245.28/1,093,438.20 = 470,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,245.28x = 1,093,438.20 × 470,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,245.28x = 514,061,381,280.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,061,381,280.60/792,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,866.45

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