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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,506.16, 1,096,771.92 and 472,320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,506.16, 1,096,771.92 and 472,320.56 is: 652,012.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,506.16 : 1,096,771.92 = 472,320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,506.16/1,096,771.92 = 472,320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,506.16x = 1,096,771.92 × 472,320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,506.16x = 518,027,927,446.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,027,927,446.68/794,506.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,012.47

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