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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,249.78, 1,093,444.41 and 470,137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,249.78, 1,093,444.41 and 470,137.50 is: 648,872.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,249.78 : 1,093,444.41 = 470,137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,249.78/1,093,444.41 = 470,137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,249.78x = 1,093,444.41 × 470,137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,249.78x = 514,069,221,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,069,221,306.38/792,249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,872.66

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