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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,697.08, 1,093,849.74 and 470,351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,697.08, 1,093,849.74 and 470,351.64 is: 649,042.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,697.08 : 1,093,849.74 = 470,351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,697.08/1,093,849.74 = 470,351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,697.08x = 1,093,849.74 × 470,351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,697.08x = 514,494,019,122.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,494,019,122.57/792,697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,042.40

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