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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,214.70, 1,096,978.03 and 472,695.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,214.70, 1,096,978.03 and 472,695.38 is: 652,071.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,214.70 : 1,096,978.03 = 472,695.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,214.70/1,096,978.03 = 472,695.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,214.70x = 1,096,978.03 × 472,695.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,214.70x = 518,536,440,075.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,536,440,075.87/795,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,071.00

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