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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,862.52, 1,097,191.92 and 472,570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,862.52, 1,097,191.92 and 472,570.96 is: 652,315.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,862.52 : 1,097,191.92 = 472,570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,862.52/1,097,191.92 = 472,570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,862.52x = 1,097,191.92 × 472,570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,862.52x = 518,501,038,938.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,501,038,938.64/794,862.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,315.37

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