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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,950.29, 1,096,669.53 and 472,477.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,950.29, 1,096,669.53 and 472,477.14 is: 651,803.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,950.29 : 1,096,669.53 = 472,477.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,950.29/1,096,669.53 = 472,477.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,950.29x = 1,096,669.53 × 472,477.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,950.29x = 518,151,283,059.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,151,283,059.54/794,950.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,803.38

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