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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,226.91, 1,096,192.55 and 471,874.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,226.91, 1,096,192.55 and 471,874.96 is: 651,282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,226.91 : 1,096,192.55 = 471,874.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,226.91/1,096,192.55 = 471,874.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,226.91x = 1,096,192.55 × 471,874.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,226.91x = 517,265,814,122.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,265,814,122.75/794,226.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,282.16

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