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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,822.52, 1,093,737.90 and 470,546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,822.52, 1,093,737.90 and 470,546.20 is: 649,141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,822.52 : 1,093,737.90 = 470,546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,822.52/1,093,737.90 = 470,546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,822.52x = 1,093,737.90 × 470,546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,822.52x = 514,654,212,640.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,654,212,640.98/792,822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,141.77

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