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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,957.03, 1,093,782.84 and 470,438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,957.03, 1,093,782.84 and 470,438.72 is: 648,910.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,957.03 : 1,093,782.84 = 470,438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,957.03/1,093,782.84 = 470,438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,957.03x = 1,093,782.84 × 470,438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,957.03x = 514,557,798,722.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,557,798,722.41/792,957.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,910.07

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