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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,256.72, 1,096,233.80 and 471,904.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,256.72, 1,096,233.80 and 471,904.88 is: 651,323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,256.72 : 1,096,233.80 = 471,904.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,256.72/1,096,233.80 = 471,904.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,256.72x = 1,096,233.80 × 471,904.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,256.72x = 517,318,072,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,318,072,000.25/794,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,323.51

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