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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,722.44, 1,093,803.78 and 470,718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,722.44, 1,093,803.78 and 470,718.28 is: 649,500.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,722.44 : 1,093,803.78 = 470,718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,722.44/1,093,803.78 = 470,718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,722.44x = 1,093,803.78 × 470,718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,722.44x = 514,873,433,979.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,873,433,979.10/792,722.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,500.26

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