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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,248.28, 1,093,442.34 and 470,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,248.28, 1,093,442.34 and 470,136 is: 648,870.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,248.28 : 1,093,442.34 = 470,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,248.28/1,093,442.34 = 470,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,248.28x = 1,093,442.34 × 470,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,248.28x = 514,066,607,958.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,066,607,958.24/792,248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,870.59

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