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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,250.28, 1,093,445.10 and 470,138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,250.28, 1,093,445.10 and 470,138 is: 648,873.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,250.28 : 1,093,445.10 = 470,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,250.28/1,093,445.10 = 470,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,250.28x = 1,093,445.10 × 470,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,250.28x = 514,070,092,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,070,092,423.80/792,250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,873.35

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