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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,259.28, 1,093,457.52 and 470,147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,259.28, 1,093,457.52 and 470,147 is: 648,885.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,259.28 : 1,093,457.52 = 470,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,259.28/1,093,457.52 = 470,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,259.28x = 1,093,457.52 × 470,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,259.28x = 514,085,772,655.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,085,772,655.44/792,259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,885.77

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