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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,231.97, 1,096,199.54 and 471,880.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,231.97, 1,096,199.54 and 471,880.01 is: 651,289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,231.97 : 1,096,199.54 = 471,880.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,231.97/1,096,199.54 = 471,880.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,231.97x = 1,096,199.54 × 471,880.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,231.97x = 517,274,642,056.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,274,642,056.80/794,231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,289.12

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