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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,230.97, 1,096,198.15 and 471,879.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,230.97, 1,096,198.15 and 471,879.01 is: 651,287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,230.97 : 1,096,198.15 = 471,879.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,230.97/1,096,198.15 = 471,879.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,230.97x = 1,096,198.15 × 471,879.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,230.97x = 517,272,892,304.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,272,892,304.84/794,230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,287.74

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