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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,230.47, 1,096,197.46 and 471,878.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,230.47, 1,096,197.46 and 471,878.51 is: 651,287.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,230.47 : 1,096,197.46 = 471,878.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,230.47/1,096,197.46 = 471,878.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,230.47x = 1,096,197.46 × 471,878.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,230.47x = 517,272,017,429.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,272,017,429.90/794,230.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,287.05

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