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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,057.78, 1,097,464.59 and 472,766.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,057.78, 1,097,464.59 and 472,766.82 is: 652,587.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,057.78 : 1,097,464.59 = 472,766.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,057.78/1,097,464.59 = 472,766.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,057.78x = 1,097,464.59 × 472,766.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,057.78x = 518,844,844,276.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,844,844,276.90/795,057.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,587.59

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