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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,966.95, 1,093,796.49 and 470,448.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,966.95, 1,093,796.49 and 470,448.71 is: 648,923.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,966.95 : 1,093,796.49 = 470,448.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,966.95/1,093,796.49 = 470,448.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,966.95x = 1,093,796.49 × 470,448.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,966.95x = 514,575,142,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,575,142,254.05/792,966.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,923.82

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