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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,468.66, 1,096,720.17 and 472,283.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,468.66, 1,096,720.17 and 472,283.06 is: 651,960.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,468.66 : 1,096,720.17 = 472,283.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,468.66/1,096,720.17 = 472,283.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,468.66x = 1,096,720.17 × 472,283.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,468.66x = 517,962,357,851.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,962,357,851.32/794,468.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,960.72

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