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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,469.16, 1,096,720.86 and 472,283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,469.16, 1,096,720.86 and 472,283.56 is: 651,961.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,469.16 : 1,096,720.86 = 472,283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,469.16/1,096,720.86 = 472,283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,469.16x = 1,096,720.86 × 472,283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,469.16x = 517,963,232,087.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,963,232,087.06/794,469.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,961.41

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