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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,230.85, 1,096,197.98 and 471,878.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,230.85, 1,096,197.98 and 471,878.88 is: 651,287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,230.85 : 1,096,197.98 = 471,878.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,230.85/1,096,197.98 = 471,878.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,230.85x = 1,096,197.98 × 471,878.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,230.85x = 517,272,672,701.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,272,672,701.27/794,230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,287.56

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